Workplace Discrimination and Labor Rights : Experiences of Bangladeshi Migrant Workers in South Korea
- 주제(키워드) Workplace Discrimination , Labor rights , Bangladeshi migrant workers , South Korea , MTU
- 주제(DDC) 338.91
- 발행기관 아주대학교 국제대학원
- 지도교수 Jeong, Hyoung Wook
- 발행년도 2026
- 학위수여년월 2026. 2
- 학위명 석사
- 학과 국제대학원 국제개발협력과
- 실제URI http://www.dcollection.net/handler/ajou/000000035568
- 본문언어 영어
- 저작권 아주대학교 논문은 저작권에 의해 보호받습니다.
초록/요약
This study examines the Bangladeshi migrant workers experiences of living in South Korea with particular attention to workplace discrimination, labor rights, and institutional responses under the Employment Permit System (EPS). As Korea is growing dependency on foreign labor to its industrial and manufacturing sectors, migrant workers from Bangladesh continue to face unequal treatment, precarious employment conditions, and social marginalization. Using a qualitative ethnographic approach, the research draws on in-depth interviews, field observations, and document analysis to capture the everyday realities of Bangladeshi workers employed in factories, construction sites, and small enterprises. The findings reveal unequal workloads, verbal abuse, denial of leave and promotion and so on. Institutions like Bangladesh Embassy, The Migrant Trade Union, different NGOs and Employment Permit System authority plays a crucial role in the life of migrant workers in South Korea, though their effectiveness is constrained. The study concludes that workplace discrimination against Bangladeshi migrant workers in South Korea is both structural and systemic. To promote fair labor governance, the research recommends stronger bilateral cooperation, legal reforms, empowerment of migrant organizations, and comprehensive right awareness programs. Keywords: Bangladeshi migrant workers, labor rights, discrimination, South Korea, Employment Permit System (EPS), Migrant Trade Union (MTU)
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Chapter 1 1
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Research Problem 3
1.3 Hypothesis 3
Chapter 2 5
2.1 Literature Review 5
2.2 Significance and Methodology of the study 13
2.3 Research Methodology 14
2.4 Theoretical Framework 15
Chapter 3 20
3.1 History and Current Status of Bangladeshi Migrant Workers 20
3.2 Data Analysis and Explanation 23
3.3 Some major case studies 28
3.4 Examine the data from the lens of the Theories 31
3.5 Major outcomes 32
3.5.1 Why Bangladeshi Migrant Workers are Different than Other Nations in terms of Discrimination 33
Chapter 4 35
4.1 Limitation 35
4.2 ConclusionRecommendations and further scope 35
4.3 Further Scope 36
4.4 References 37
