Occupational Mobility among Slum Dwellers: A Case Study of Delhi

Abstract

Upward Occupational Mobility is observed in majority of occupations, be it of formal or informal sector. The present paper attempts to find out whether this occupational mobility is also observed  in case of an urban slum dweller who migrates from his native place in search of earning opportunity, with a hope  to improve his livelihood condition, and earn more than that he is earning at his native place. The paper also attempts to identify the nature of occupational mobility and examines the determinants that support or hinder  occupational mobility of slum dwellers. Physical immobility to move from dwelling units for work is also examined in this research paper. The study is based on primary survey conducted in four appropriately selected slums in Delhi, which represent the slum population of Delhi.

Key Words:  Slums, Upward Occupational Mobility, Downward Occupational Mobility, Physical Segmentation