Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: Change and Development in Rural Society

Question:

What is the term given by Jan Breman to migrant workers?

Options:

Dalit

Foot loose labour

Circulation of labour

Labour force

Correct Answer:

Foot loose labour

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Foot loose labour

Jan Breman used the term foot loose labour to describe migrant workers in India who do not have permanent, secure jobs and are compelled to move from one place to another in search of seasonal or temporary employment. These workers are often from rural areas, belong to economically disadvantaged communities, and face job insecurity, low wages, and lack of social protection. The term highlights their precarious existence — always “on the move,” without a fixed workplace or long-term stability, and vulnerable to exploitation in the informal labour market.