PUNJABI DIASPORA IN THE PERSIAN GULF

Description

This book explores the phenomenon of international migration, focusing specifically on the Punjabi diaspora and the transient labour emigration of Dalits from the Doaba region of Punjab to the Middle East. While many migration studies examine adaptation and post-emigration societal impacts, this work addresses a critical gap by investigating interaction patterns in host societies, host responses, and how emigration triggers structural changes in the country of origin, particularly among sub-altern groups.

The study details the socio-demographic profiles of emigrants and analyzes the trends, patterns, and transnational networks driving movement to the Persian Gulf. It examines the severe social exclusion, discrimination, and systemic challenges faced by workers in host countries, including the impact of the Kafala system, irregular worker status, and difficult living and working conditions. Furthermore, the book evaluates post-emigration transformations, exploring the flow and utilization of remittances, shifts in housing, changes in inter-caste relations, education impacts, and overall social status enhancement within the community.