1. “Social Status of emigrant and non-emigrant families: Comparative study of village
Chak Kamala, Gujrat, Pakistan”
Introduction:
 High growth rate less opportunities
 US$ 7.3 billion remittances received by Pakistan (Economic Survey of Pakistan, 2010).
Objectives
1. To see the social status of non-emigrants and emigrants families.
2. To compare the social status of both families (emigrants and non-emigrants).
Methodology
 Researchers use primary data.
 Universe  Chak Kamala  Have emigrant or have not
 Sampling Unit  Head of Household
 Sampling Frame  Constructed by researcher
 Proportionate stratified sampling 90 non-emigrant and 85 emigrant HH
 Data collection tool  Questionnaire
Major Findings:
 Katcha house  5% emigrant’s families and 23% non-emigrant’s families
 Save Money  82% emigrant’s families and 43% non-emigrant’s families
 T.V 97% emigrant’s families and 77% non-emigrant’s families
 Cloth Dryer  67% emigrant’s families and 21% non-emigrant’s families
 Micro Oven  65% emigrant’s families and 20% non-emigrant’s families.
 Air Conditioner  57% emigrant’s families and 7% non-emigrant’s families
 Hearer  69% emigrant’s families and 14% non emigrant’s families.
 Computer  53% emigrant’s families and 21% non-emigrant’s families.
 Tele-phone Line  94% emigrant families and 26% non-emigrant’s families
 Vehicle 91% emigrant’s families and 42% non-emigrant’s families.
Conclusion
Higher social status among emigrants families