Utilizing the Social Capital of Indonesian Migrant Live-in Care Workers as Survival Strategies Overseas for the Family Well-Being Back Home: How Does It Work?
Danur Condro Guritno -
Abstract:Indonesian migrant live-in care workers (LCWs) in Taiwan to be ready for unforeseen challenges. These workers lack legal protections under migrant worker regulations, so they must develop strategies to meet their migration expectations. One such strategy is using social capital, which helps them reduce costs and risks while increasing the benefits of migration through their social relations. This essay aims to illustrate how LCWs utilize their social capital as survival strategies. The results contribute to r… Show more
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