Addressing the Challenges of Female Migrant Workers Through the Concept of Social Justice

Abstract

This study examines the experiences of female migrant workers through the lens of social justice, analyzing the systemic barriers that hinder their inclusion and equitable treatment in global labor markets. These workers are disproportionately concentrated in low-wage, insecure, and informal employment sectors, where they face intersecting challenges such as gender discrimination, economic exploitation, racial inequality, and limited access to labor rights. These structural injustices not only marginalize female migrant workers but also perpetuate cycles of exclusion and inequality. Adopting an interdisciplinary and intersectional approach, this article emphasizes the need to expand social justice frameworks beyond economic redistribution to incorporate cultural recognition and political inclusion. It argues that addressing these multidimensional inequalities requires targeted policy interventions and inclusive labor systems that reflect the lived realities of migrant women. By integrating global and local perspectives, the study highlights the importance of fostering equitable opportunities and strengthening protections for female migrant workers, and challenging broader societal hierarchies that reinforce exclusion. Ultimately, this research contributes to the ongoing discourse on migration and social justice by offering actionable insights into the structural reforms needed to empower female migrant workers and reduce global inequalities. The findings advocate for a comprehensive approach that prioritizes human rights, promotes fairness and dignity, and dismantles the systemic injustices that continue to place this group at risk of exclusion.