Thesis information "Employment for spontaneous migrant workers from rural to urban areas: difficulties and adaptation (case study of Hanoi)" by HVCH Nguyen Ha Dong, major in Sociology.1. Full name of student: Nguyen Ha Dong 2. Gender: Female 3. Date of birth: November 28, 1984 4. Place of birth: Thai Binh province 5. Decision to recognize student No.: 2551/2007/QD-XHNV-KH&SĐH dated November 2, 2007 by the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi 6. Changes in the training process: None 7. Thesis topic: Employment for migrant workers from rural to urban areas: difficulties and adaptation (case study of Hanoi). 8. Major: Sociology; Code: 60.31.30 9. Scientific supervisor: Associate Professor. Dr. Hoang Ba Thinh, Head of Gender and Family Department 10. Summary of the thesis results: The study explores the difficulties and adaptation of spontaneous migrants from rural to urban areas to the new working environment. The survey results show that migrants have little difficulty finding jobs, but they have to face many obstacles when they first come to Hanoi to work as well as at present. With low education levels and almost no professional training, most spontaneous migrants have to work in the informal economic sector with unstable jobs. When they first start working, high competition, limited income and often getting lost are major difficulties for them. In addition, they also encounter some difficulties such as dangerous work, work not as planned. Up to now, difficulties such as high competition and hard work still cause obstacles for migrants. Over time, the flow of migrants to the city is increasing, competition in work is increasing. In addition, spontaneous migrants also have to endure discrimination, being scolded by their employers, etc., which are also factors that challenge the adaptability of migrants. Depending on gender, education level and age, migrants face different difficulties. In the beginning, some migrants also had measures of resistance such as changing jobs, finding other jobs. However, over time, the rate of people accepting and trying to be patient is increasing. Overcoming difficulties to stay in Hanoi is both an effort and a reflection of spontaneous migrants' adaptability to the harsh working environment in Hanoi. 11. Practical applicability: The study has shown the difficulties that spontaneous migrants encounter as well as their adaptability. Thereby, suggesting to the authorities at all levels to understand more about their difficulties and have more appropriate programs and policies, ensuring the rights of migrants 12. Further research directions: None 13. Published works related to the thesis: - Adaptation of spontaneous migrants from rural areas to cities and surrounding areas. Hanoi case study. Ministry-level research topic. Institute of Family and Gender Instructor's opinion
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1. Full name : Nguyen Ha Dong 2. Sex: Female 3. Date of birth: November 28, 1984 4. Place of birth: Thai Binh 5. Admission decision number: 2551/2007/QD-XHNV-KH&SDH. Dated November 2, 2007 6. Changes in academic process: NA. 7. Official thesis title: Jobs for informal rural-to-urban migrants: difficulty and adaptation (a case study in Ha Noi) 8. Major: Sociology 9. Code: 60.31.30 10. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. PhD. Hoang Ba Thinh, Head of Department of Gender and Family 11. Summary of the findings of the thesis: The study examines the disadvantages and adaptation which informal rural-to-urban migrants have to face with new working environment. Findings point out that it was not difficult for migrants to find work but they had to confront with a variety of obstacles when they had just entered the city. Due to low education levels, lack of professional training, almost migrants had to work in informal sector with unsafe and less stable jobs. At the beginning, high competitiveness, low income and be easy to get lost were the great problems for them. They, moreover, had to encounter several other difficulties such as dangerous work or and work not as desired. Currently, some disadvantages such as high competitiveness and hard work are still big challenges for migrants. Especially, the more the flow of migrant workers increased, the more working competitiveness was. In addition, being discriminated by a number of citizens as well as scolded by employers were obstacles hindering migrants' adaptability. Difficulties of migrants were also influenced and varied by gender, education levels and age groups. Initially, some persons tried to change to another job or look for extra jobs. However, the more they lived in the city, the more they resigned and accepted the current working situation. Overcoming obstacles to stay and work in Ha Noi was not only migrants' efforts but also reflected their capability of adapting to the hazardous working environment in Ha Noi. 12. Practical applicability, if any: The study clarifies difficulties and adaptation of informal migrants to cities. its findings provide scientific evidences to authorities and policy makers in understanding difficulties that the informal migrants are dealing with. As a result, they are able to design sound programs and effective policies to ensure the rights of migrant workers. 13. Further research directions, if any: N/A. 14. Thesis-related publications: - The adaptation of the informal rural migrants to cities and surroundings. A case study in Hanoi. Ministerial level project. Institute for Family and Gender Studies.
