International tourists represent an elite group for whom the geographic distance is no longer a barrier. On the other hand, beggars are considered to be assigned to physical and social immobility. The interaction between these two characters is highly...
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International tourists represent an elite group for whom the geographic distance is no longer a barrier. On the other hand, beggars are considered to be assigned to physical and social immobility. The interaction between these two characters is highly symbolic. However, it is necessary not to reduce beggars to passive victims of globalization. We have instead decided to focus on the dynamic and creative side of begging. Fields: Our research is based on a comparative approach. Our first field "Gateway of India" is located in India and can be
considered as the main tourist attraction of the city of Bombay. Our second field, which is located in Bangkok, is the largest center of prostitution in Thailand and is known as "Nana". Method: Our research combines ethnography and Grounded Theory. Fieldwork was data consist of interviews and observations. Our research also includes quantitative data based on a psychometric scale built in consideration to our field hypothesis. Results: After descri
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