Occupational mobility and economic development in the Dhobis of Dibrugarh and Duliajan towns of Assam

Abstract

The Dhobis in Assam is passing through gradual economic development due to occupational mobility since independence. The traditional economic way of life of Dhobis has been changing gradually. Therefore, this paper aims to study pattern of occupational mobility and analyse its role for their economic development. The data were collected on 25th Oct to 3rd Dec 2015 by administering structured interview schedule to a random sample of Dhobi respondents in Dibrugarh and Duliajan towns in upper Assam.