Dippo Alam Satrio, Siti Aliyuna Pratisti

Menavigasi Eksploitasi: Keamanan Manusia dalam Rantai Pasok Budi Daya Udang di Asia Tenggara

Introduction

Menavigasi eksploitasi: keamanan manusia dalam rantai pasok budi daya udang di asia tenggara. Menjelajahi eksploitasi tenaga kerja dan keamanan manusia dalam rantai pasok budi daya udang di Asia Tenggara. Analisis GVC menunjukkan kerentanan multidimensi pekerja.

Abstract

This study examines labor exploitation in shrimp farming supply chains in Southeast Asia. This study attempts to address this phenomenon by using human security theory to analyze global value chains. Southeast Asia has developed into one of the major shrimp producing regions and exports its shrimp to various developed countries, especially the European Union and the United States. This research uses qualitative methods through the study of secondary data, such as research reports, journal articles, and news. The findings of this research show how workers in the production stage experience economic, food, environmental, health and personal vulnerabilities and threats in Vietnam and Thailand. This is exacerbated by the GVC architecture that pressures developing countries to suppress their workers so that they can take a larger profit margin. This study finds that shrimp GVCs have created a systematic and interconnected system of multidimensional exploitation by targeting workers at the production level for corporate profits in the global market.

Review

The article, "Menavigasi Eksploitasi: Keamanan Manusia dalam Rantai Pasok Budi Daya Udang di Asia Tenggara," addresses a highly relevant and critical issue concerning labor exploitation within the shrimp farming supply chains in Southeast Asia. The study proposes a compelling theoretical framework by applying human security theory to the analysis of global value chains (GVCs), offering a fresh perspective on a complex problem. Given Southeast Asia's pivotal role as a major shrimp producer for global markets, particularly the European Union and the United States, the geographical focus is well-justified. The qualitative methodology, relying on a comprehensive review of secondary data such as research reports, journal articles, and news, appears appropriate for uncovering the multi-faceted nature of the exploitation under investigation. The research delivers salient findings, highlighting how workers at the production stage in Vietnam and Thailand endure profound economic, food, environmental, health, and personal vulnerabilities. A key strength lies in its diagnosis of the systemic nature of this exploitation, arguing that the GVC architecture itself exacerbates these issues by pressuring developing countries to suppress labor costs for higher corporate profit margins. The study meticulously demonstrates how shrimp GVCs have cultivated an interconnected system of multidimensional exploitation, specifically targeting production-level workers to secure corporate profits within the global market. This analysis offers a powerful indictment of the current trade dynamics and their human cost. While the abstract effectively establishes the problem and its systemic underpinnings, the full paper would likely benefit from a more explicit discussion of potential policy interventions or practical recommendations that could leverage human security principles to mitigate these forms of exploitation. Exploring the agency of affected communities, the role of international labor organizations, or successful counter-examples could also enrich the analysis. Nonetheless, this study makes a significant scholarly contribution by illuminating the intricate connections between global trade, corporate practices, and human insecurity, providing a robust foundation for further research and advocacy aimed at fostering more equitable and humane supply chains.

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