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This case study examines the marginality of Burmese labourers in the Chang Klan community in Chiang Mai, Thailand. It discusses their socio-economic conditions, challenges, and experiences of exclusion. It is useful for understanding migrant worker issues in Southeast Asia.
What's inside
- Socio-economic development in Southeast Asia
- Migration of Burmese workers to Thailand
- Life of Burmese Muslims in the Chang Klan community
- Double marginality experienced by Burmese Muslims
- Case study of Husen, a Burmese labourer
- Perceptions of local community towards Burmese workers
Who it is for: Students of sociology, anthropology, and Southeast Asian studies. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
Burmese migrants in Chiang Mai face economic and social challenges. This study discusses their experiences and the reasons for them. Students get a detailed look at a specific ethnic group and their marginalisation.
Economic situation in Thailand
Thailand's open economy drew Burmese workers seeking employment. Chiang Mai's industrial growth attracted many of them. Economic inequality between Thailand and Burma led to this labour migration.
Burmese Muslim community
Many Burmese Muslims live in Chiang Mai's Chang Klan community. They work in various jobs and face poverty despite their hard work. The community includes both recent arrivals and those who moved from other areas.
Social exclusion and stigma
Burmese Muslims in Chang Klan face social exclusion and stigma. Locals view them as threats. Their poverty and cultural differences contribute to their marginalisation. They struggle to integrate into the community.
Reflections on Eid
Eid, a joyous Muslim holiday, highlights the Burmese Muslims' isolation. They feel lonely and unwelcome. This reflects their marginal status in the Chang Klan community. The community's attitudes towards them are discussed.
Key terms
- Marginality
- The social exclusion and low status of Burmese Muslims in Chiang Mai.
- Chang Klan community
- A Muslim community in Chiang Mai where many Burmese Muslims live and work.
- Economic inequality
- The difference in economic development between Thailand and Burma.
- Labour migration
- The movement of Burmese workers to Thailand seeking employment.
- Social exclusion
- The isolation and lack of acceptance faced by Burmese Muslims in Chiang Mai.
- Cultural differences
- The distinct cultural practices and backgrounds of Burmese Muslims.
Questions this document helps with
- What factors lead to Burmese labourers migrating to Thailand?
- How do Burmese Muslims experience marginality in Chiang Mai?
- What challenges do Burmese Muslims face in the Chang Klan community?
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