Volunteer educational initiative for undocumented immigrants' children. Issue 1 (14th January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Murthy, Venkatesh
• Is Part Of: Emerald emerging markets case studies. Volume 9:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 19
• Publication Date: 2019-01-14
• Subjects: Volunteer/people management -- Social enterprise -- Urbanization
• DOI: 10.1108/EEMCS-01-2018-0006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2045-0621

Abstract

Abstract : Learning outcomes: The learning outcomes are as follows: to gain insights into an immigrant community with an emphasis on positioning stakeholders using power, legitimacy and urgency constructs; to help participants dwell on a decision-making process under challenging circumstances; and to help learners understand the level of commitment and efforts needed in initiating and sustaining a volunteer initiative. At the micro level, the case helps learners understand the nature of an interaction between two distinct social groups (ragpickers and volunteers). At the macro level, the case helps the learners understand the way marginalised migratory communities think and behave in the larger scheme of politics, religion and ever-increasing migration at the global level. Case overview/synopsis: This case is about an informal educational activity initiated by a group of volunteers who intend to eradicate illiteracy amongst ragpickers' children in Rohtak, a small city in Haryana, India. This town has a population of <0.4 million and houses several immigrant families who come from different regions of India. Most immigrant families are into construction and rag picking. The localites mostly perceive ragpickers as undocumented immigrants from Bangladesh. Usually, most ragpickers' children engage in garbage collection and do not attend school. In this backdrop, a group led by Mohan set up an evening class in an open ground, which in turn attracted several children from both the ragpicker and local communities alike. However, after a few days, the harsh weather made the volunteer team to shift the classes to a closed room. The shifting from the open ground to the closed room infuriated the parents and resulted in the parents not allowing their children to go to school. In this context, the volunteer team has to decide whether to continue the voluntary school or shut it down. Complexity academic level: Executive, Under-Graduation and Post Graduation Supplementary materials: Teaching Notes are available for educators only. Please contact your library to gain login details or email [e-mail] to request teaching notes. Subject code: CSS 7: Management Science