緬甸服裝業的婦女和童工權益研究

Study on the Rights of Women and Child Labor of the Garment Industry in Myanmar

李麗娟(EI EI PHYO)

指導教授 ： 雷立芬

國立臺灣大學/生物資源暨農學院/農業經濟學研究所/碩士(2017年)

https://doi.org/10.6342/NTU201704062

摘要

This study aims to investigate women and children labor issues within Myanmar garment industry. Throughout Myanmar history, women and children of Myanmar entered the labor market due to unfavorable circumstances, such circumstances range from poor general infrastructure, unclear economic policy, and isolation from external assistance outside Myanmar. Current situation of Myanmar women and children labor suggest a high level of vulnerability by being exploited by those with power. Children and women of Myanmar are positioned facing a high degree of uncertainty concerning their future because of poor working conditions and absence of human rights within the garment industry. It is necessary for Myanmar women and children to be empowered with strong labor rights in order to obtain solid, fair and legal protection in the garment industry of Myanmar.

關鍵字

child labor ； women labor ； working conditions ； garment industry ； Myanmar

並列摘要

This study aims to investigate women and children labor issues within Myanmar garment industry. Throughout Myanmar history, women and children of Myanmar entered the labor market due to unfavorable circumstances, such circumstances range from poor general infrastructure, unclear economic policy, and isolation from external assistance outside Myanmar. Current situation of Myanmar women and children labor suggest a high level of vulnerability by being exploited by those with power. Children and women of Myanmar are positioned facing a high degree of uncertainty concerning their future because of poor working conditions and absence of human rights within the garment industry. It is necessary for Myanmar women and children to be empowered with strong labor rights in order to obtain solid, fair and legal protection in the garment industry of Myanmar.

並列關鍵字

child labor ； women labor ； working conditions ； garment industry ； Myanmar

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