Abstract
The present research paper aims to find out the life patterns of urban beggars'
demographic characteristics, socio-economic status and their involvement in criminal
activities in Karachi city. A descriptive research design was employed and face to face
interviews were conducted in this study. A sample of 140 street beggars, were selected
from different public places using a convenience sampling technique. Both quantitative
and qualitative methods were utilized for data collection. The key findings of the study
show that criminal beggars are organized and have the well-kept house and work in
routine as front-line professionals in the city. This study recommends that a
comprehensive policy should be implemented to control the begging practice in the city.
In this regards a proper advocacy campaign is needed for social mobilization at mass the
level.
Sakina Riaz, Muhammad Abrar. (2018) SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS OF BEGGARS IN URBAN AREAS AND THEIR INVOLVEMENT IN CRIMES: A CASE STUDY OF KARACHI CITY, Journal of Social Science and Humanities, Volume 57, Issue 2.
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