ISBN:
978-91-7106-749-4 (ISBN der Printausgabe)
ISSN:
0280-2171
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (35 Seiten)
Series Statement:
Current African Issues 58
Keywords:
Liberia Arbeit
;
Arbeitsmigration
;
Wirtschaft, informelle
;
Jugend
;
Jugendlicher
;
Anthropologie, soziale
Abstract:
This study explores the historical development of the Liberian labor market with a particular focus on young men and women. It asks, what constitutes and shapes the Liberian labour market? By looking at labour mobilization and the structure of the (in)formal labour market - both in peace and war - our understanding of the contemporary Liberian labour marketis substantially enhanced. The study finds that there are many recurring patterns of labor migration, labor mobilization and distribution that have existed in the Liberian pre-war, war and post-war settings. Historical structures of informality and patrimonialism continue to dominate Liberia today. In addition to this, the study's focus on youths provides an insight into how this section of society moves through the labour market. It also examines the idea of unemployed youths as particularly prone to violence. (Verlagsangaben)
Description / Table of Contents:
Introduction - Framework. Labour market statistics. Discourses on youth, unemployment and conflicts. A historical perspective and the importance of informal networks -- The history of labour in Liberia. Pre-colonisation. Colonisation and independence. The 20th century -- The post-war context. Ex-military networks. Liberian youth - a population flottante? Agriculture and the appeal of urban modernity - what jobs do youth desire? Migration, remittances and disputes over land - Conclusion -- References
Note:
Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 29-32
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