SOCIO ECONOMIC CONDITIONS OF PUSH CARD VENDORS CASE STUDY JAMSHORO PHATAK

Abstract

The main theme of this study is to shed light upon the socioeconomic
status of Push cart vendors in Pakistan. This study aimed to gain detailed
knowledge of Push cart vendors and their behaviour in the society. Mixed
method research including qualitative, quantitative, survey study and focused
group discussion were adopted in order to explore and interpret the Push cart
vendor’s perspective regarding Push cart vending. The survey was the first
phase of my research and used a detailed questionnaire in order to obtain
socioeconomic information of Push cart vendors which include their age,
education, sex, employment, Issues facing at their workplace, housing status,
The main objectives of this study are to explore the issues faced by Push cart
vendors in Pakistan, to study excise and taxation laws, Policy regarding Push
cart vendors, to investigate domestic issues of Push cart vendors, which led them
to live in such condition and face issues at work place. To draw policy
framework and activate civil society agents to help Push cart vendors. The data
were collected from 30 vendors of through interview and Questionnaire
sampling, the data were collected and analyzed by the help of excel formulas and
sheets. Mixed methods were used for collecting the data, questionnaire,
interviews, focused group discussion, internet, research journals.