Rural out-migration
Two group discriminant analysis
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 10940208 |
|---|---|
| Authors | P Ambiga Devi (Professor of Economics, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore-641 043, corresponding author), K T Geetha (Professor of Economics, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore-641 043), K R Gomathi (Project Fellow, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore-641 043), K Gomathi (0000-0002-6247-0070, Avinashilingam University) |
| Year | 2009 |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 85-101 |
| Publication date | 2009-03-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Social Change (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0049-0857 • E-ISSN: 0976-3538 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/004908570903900105 |
| OpenAlex | W2413391366 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 3 |
Migration occurs in search of survival, fulfilment and a better life. Among the classified migrants, Census 2001 reported that rural out-migrants constituted the majority of 75.80 per cent. Majority of migration is from one rural area to another due to ‘marriage’ in the case of females and ‘in search of work’ in the case of males. Lack of balance between rural urban migration and urbanization carried a threat of major social and economic difficulties and it may actually block social and economic progress. The current paper analyses the determinants of rural out-migration to Coimbatore city, which stands third in the number of immigrants (Census 2001) in Tamil Nadu. A total of a hundred rural migrants in the sample area were contacted. An empirical analysis was carried out on the nature, size, type and other characteristics of migrant workers. Further the economic impact of migration and its determinants were also assessed. Rural out-migration occurs at a younger age mainly for seeking a better job. The disintegration of joint families had led to declining family income causing males to migrate to nearby cities in a larger proportion. The empirical analysis strengthened the various theories on migration, both neo-classical and sociological. From the findings of the study, it can be concluded that by providing adequate infrastructure and institutional supports in rural areas, the rural out-migration could be restricted preventing the unbalanced tilt towards cities
Census · Demographic economics · Economic growth · Economics · Geography · Immigration · Political science · Population · Rural area · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Tamil · Urbanization · Agricultural Economics and Practices · Demography · Social and Economic Development in India
| Citations per year | 0.6 |
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| Citation span | 2021 - 2025 (5) |
| Highly cited | No |