Rural to Urban Migration: A Sociological Study on Slum Dwellers of Dhaka City
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 10
Abstract
This study makes an attempt to explore the impact of rural to urban migration on slum dwellers of Dhaka. To make the attempt a success, this study first of all, reveals the differential activities reasons closely linked to the migration and its various impacts. Most of the variables and indicators profoundly related to migration have been studied carefully to identify the impact slum people in this respect. This study starts through reviewing the existing relevant literature along with some theoretical ideas in relation to this topic. Then it formulates the conceptual framework and later constructs its methodology. The study followed the quantitative and qualitative approaches to bring out the actual reasons and impact of this topic. The study sets various techniques of data collection such as questionnaire and guidelines for case study in the line of sociological perspectives. It is revealed from the study that the slum people undertake multifarious strategies after migration to adapt to the prevailing devastating situation. Women, especially the poor women, are being involved in the household chores and adopt indigenous coping strategies after migration period. While rural people migrate to Dhaka, they encounter various problems instead of their present facility of job sector. The study reveals the reasons behind migration, and explores the adaptation process after migration. The study found the problem is faced by migrants, their social life, economic condition and their future plan about staying in Dhaka. Keywords: Impact, Rural, Urban, Rural-Urban Migration, Slum Dwellers, Dhaka City.
Authors and Affiliations
Sharmin Sultana Ananya, Mst. Jesmin Ara, Hasan Kabir
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