Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6052ISSN: Print 1683-8831
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Abstract
Relationship between racial prejudices with the exploitation of Pakistani migrant workers in the Irish workplaces was studied by conducting four case studies including one female in Dublin, Ireland. Findings of the case studies demonstrated the prevalence of racial prejudice in the Irish workplaces leading to exploitation of Pakistani migrant workers. Mostly, the Irish employers/supervisors were reported to be harsh, using derogatory language and showing resentment while dealing with them. In addition to the denial to their legally entitled holidays employers were used to detain the migrant workers for long unpaid working hours. Most of the time the employers charged the renewal charges of their work permits unlawfully. Their discrimination while nominating for on job sponsored training opportunities was also their serious concern that hindered the chances of their promotion and increments in salary. However, the arbitrary and discretionary powers of the Irish employers/supervisors, dependency for the renewal of their work permits and inability to communicate in English language were the major reported reasons of their exploitation. Further, they were not familiar with any Pakistani organization rending social work services for their guidance and protection of their legal rights and privileges in the work places but they desired such services.
How to cite this article:
Shahbaz Khan . Prevalence of Racism and Exploitation of Pakistani Immigrant Workers in the Workplace in Ireland An Exploration of the Role of Social Work with Pakistani Immigrant Workers.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/pjssci.2005.813.822
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1683-8831/pjssci.2005.813.822