Every individual that resides inside a slum is employed in some constructive activity or the other. These activities bring income to the individual's household provide sustenance to the members of his or her family. Some residents work within the slum area while others go outside to earn a living. Individuals that cater to the needs of the slum residents generally utilise the facilities available within the slum. Some slum dewellers provide service to the outside world depending on the specific type of skills they possess.
The classification of livelihoods as internal livelihood and external livelihood. Internal livelihood is the outcome of services rendered by slum dewellers to residents of the slum itself. Individuals such as barber, launderer, vegetable vendor, repairman are included in this category since they earn their living without needing to venture outside their immediate surroundings.
The classification of livelihoods as internal livelihood and external livelihood. Internal livelihood is the outcome of services rendered by slum dewellers to residents of the slum itself. Individuals such as barber, launderer, vegetable vendor, repairman are included in this category since they earn their living without needing to venture outside their immediate surroundings.
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| A BARBER SHOP IN THE SLUM |
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| A VEGETABLE VENDOR IN THE SLUM External livelihood is the outcome of services rendered by slum residents in workplaces situated outside the slum. But sometimes these workplaces are situated close to the slum areas. Individuals such as mill and factory workers, auto mechanics, delivery boys, etc are included in this mode of livelihood. |
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