An Empirical Analysis Of The Social And Economic Situations Of Street Vendors

Abstract

Even through the growth and expansion of the street vending industry, as well as its economic assistance to poor urban dwellers, little is known about the characteristics and general operations of each group. Thus, the purpose of this study was to characterise street vendors in Salem district, Tamil Nadu, India, in order to reveal their characteristics and socioeconomic conditions. The study used a mixed methods approach with a convenient sample of 593 street vendors. The findings show that the street vending business involves people with a wide range of characteristics, including gender, education, economic status, marital status, and cultural practises. The study concludes that it is critical to understand the various characteristics of street vendors throughout the city so that measures taken to assist them are appropriate for their working conditions.