The Exploitation of Young Migrant Women in Tirupur
Women are disproportionately subject to violence, ranging from verbal abuse to sexual harassment, in Tirupur’s garment factories. In one factory, gender discrimination in workplace opportunity is highlighted by the lack of women employed in more highly paid work, such as ironing, as factory owners often believe “they can be paid less and do what they are told”.[1] Highly pressurised working conditions can lead to such exploitation, with tight production deadlines imposed by b