From side-work to main task: housing, status, and tibetan labour migration in Ginghai, China/ Duojie Zhaxi
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Asia Pacific Viewpoint, Volume 66, Number 1, April 2025, pg.20-33Summary: In Qinghai, China, Tibetan villagers are increasingly engaging in labor migration to cities, driven by the desire to build new, high-quality houses, which have become a significant marker of family status and prestige. This shift from "side-work" (off-farm work) to being the primary source of income is fueled by state-led housing subsidy projects and the social pressure to acquire these modern homes.
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| Journal Articles | Mindef Library & Info Centre Journals | TIBETAN FARMERS (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Not for loan |
In Qinghai, China, Tibetan villagers are increasingly engaging in labor migration to cities, driven by the desire to build new, high-quality houses, which have become a significant marker of family status and prestige. This shift from "side-work" (off-farm work) to being the primary source of income is fueled by state-led housing subsidy projects and the social pressure to acquire these modern homes.
GENDERED DIVISIONS OF LABOUR, HOUSING, LABOUR MIGRATION, STATUS, TIBETAN FARMERS, NEWARTICLS
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