Diaspora, Development and Distress: Indians in the Persian Gulf

Book Details

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Author: Ajaya Kumar Sahoo

• Language: English

• Edition: 2015

• ISBN: 9788131606872

• Pages: 247

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.7 x 0.7 inches

About the Book

This comprehensive volume by Ajaya Kumar Sahoo delves into the complex issues surrounding the international migration of Indians to the Persian Gulf in the era of globalization. It presents a nuanced exploration of the socio-economic and cultural dynamics experienced by Indian migrant communities working in the Gulf countries and highlights the challenges they face both abroad and upon returning home.

The book not only discusses the personal and familial consequences of migration but also examines broader policy implications, considering the roles and responses of both the home and host countries. By studying the lived experiences of migrants, it sheds light on the socio-cultural transformations that migration fosters, as well as the vulnerabilities, exploitation, and emotional toll it can entail.

Organized into thematic sections, the book covers:

• Migration impacts and policy frameworks in the Gulf and India

• Diaspora connections and transnational linkages

• Development, social change, and labor mobility

• Migrant distress, coping mechanisms, and exploitation in host countries

With contributions from noted scholars, this volume provides valuable insights into labor migration, remittances, gender issues, and the long-term effects of transnational movement. It is an essential resource for researchers and students in the fields of sociology, anthropology, migration studies, Middle East studies, and development studies, as well as for policymakers engaged in diaspora and migration affairs.