The Benefits of Growth for Indonesian Workers

Agrawal, Nisha

doi:10.1596/1813-9450-1637

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“…The cost of this process begins with the destruction of alternative remunerative jobs for the women, and for their male earning members in the households [Elson (1992)]. This situation is followed by offering a new kind of 'women work' particularly for single, literate women, to earn higher wages than those offered elsewhere, but with long hours of stressful work [Paul-Majumder and Begum (2000); Agrawal (1996); Elson (1992Elson ( , 1995; Howes and Singh (1995)].…”

Section: (I) Devaluation and Trade Liberalisationmentioning

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Gender Exploitation: from Structural Adjustment Policies to Poverty Reduction Strategies

Ali¹

2022

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The aim of this paper is to review the existing empirical research concerning women’s exploitation as a result of policy measures imposed by the World Bank and the IMF, particularly under Structural Adjustment Policies (SAPs). The central argument here is that SAPs have not been successful in achieving their basic objectives of ‘adjusting’ the economies instead, these policies have created severe social problems for the human beings, particularly for the poor and middle-income groups, in the countries where they (SAPs) have been implemented [Beneria and Feldman (1992); Cornia, Jolly and Stewart (1987); Floro (1995); Messkoub (1996) Moser (1989)]. Among these groups, although all members have to mobilise their efforts to support households so as to cope with the economic crisis, women have to bear an unequal share of this burden [Agrawal (1992); Ali (2000); Beneria (1992, 1995); Cagatay (1995); Chant (1991); Elson (1991, 1992a); Feldman (1992); Floro (1995); Reilly and Gorden (1995); McFarren (1992); Moser (1992); Perez-Aleman (1992); Sahn and Haddad (1991); Safa and Antrobus (1992); Stewart (1992); Trip (1992)].

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Gender Exploitation: from Structural Adjustment Policies to Poverty Reduction Strategies

Ali¹

2022

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“…According to a study about labor absorption and public welfare from Miar (2014), the change in the output of economic activities showed that economic growth will always be followed by the amount of labor absorption, and an increase of the economic growth would increase public welfare. Agrawal (1996) considered that labor forces in Indonesia are the beneficiary of achieved economic growth. Industries have been growing rapidly and creating more working opportunities with relatively higher wages.…”

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Factors Affecting Labor Absorption: Case Study In South Sumatra Province

Chodijah¹,

Amanda²,

Kadir³

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The study was conducted to analyze the influence of the provincial minimum wage, economic growth, investment, agricultural sector minimum wage and non-agricultural sector minimum wage on labor absorption in South Sumatra in 1998-2017. The data used in this study is secondary data sourced from the Statistical Center of South Sumatra and publications from previous studies that were related to this study. Data were analyzed by multiple regression analysis and collected from 1998-2017 (20-year period) The results of the study are expected to be a reference for further research and considered in implementing policies of labor issues in South Sumatra.

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“…Employers now have to provide a lot of benefits for women workers. As a result legislation aimed at protecting women, could result in depressing their wages or discouraging their employment (Agrawal, 1996). However, most cases…”

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“…In the near future, it will be important to address the gender issue as a follow up to the Women's Conference in Beijing last year. Furthermore, whilst studies at the aggregate level indicate that differences in eamings between men and women workers are declining, there is still a difference that cannot be explained by variation in education alone (Agrawal, 1996). Ultimately, the equality of treatment for women and the advancement of women is not just an important human rights issue, but also that of economic efficiency.…”

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Survey Responses from Women Workers in Indonesia's Textile, Garment, and Footwear Industries

Pangestu¹

1999

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particularly for data processing and input into the questionnaire design. The authors would also like to thank the Ministry of Manpower and the Ministry of Women Affairs for their support and input. Finally, we would also like to thank Listiani Sasmito and Susan Rees Lane for valuable assistance in editing the drafts of this report.Perhaps the strategy to black listing companies which was introduced in 1994 for non compliance regarding wages should be applied in relation to non compliance to all mandated benefits. This would assist in the development of good moral and ethical practices in Indonesian companies.

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The Benefits of Growth for Indonesian Workers

Cited by 6 publications

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Gender Exploitation: from Structural Adjustment Policies to Poverty Reduction Strategies

Gender Exploitation: from Structural Adjustment Policies to Poverty Reduction Strategies

Factors Affecting Labor Absorption: Case Study In South Sumatra Province

Survey Responses from Women Workers in Indonesia's Textile, Garment, and Footwear Industries

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