| Abstract | Social remittances (ideas, system practice, and social capital flow from the receiving country to the home country) of Indonesian female migrant workers (BMP) in Hong Kong appeared better and more complete than other BMP in other countries like Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, or Singapore.àBased on that research, we are encouraged to do extensive research in order to identify factorsàthat pushàBMPâÂÂs social remittances developmentàin Hong Kong, to identify kinds of social remmitances they receiveàand to understand on how far their social remittances become a medium to empower them and their society.àThis study is done in qualitative method that uses an in-depth interview technique and FGD.àSubjects of study are BMP, the government (Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration and BNP2TKI), NGOs, migrant workersâ organization and researchers of BMP. The study done in Cianjur (West Java), Wonosobo and Banyumas (Central Java) and Hong Kong indicates that during their migration process, female migrant workers not only have economical remittance that can be used for productive activities, but also social remittances.àThe social remittances are in the form practical knowledge such as language skill and nursery; knowledge on health, financial management; ethical work; the mindset changing and networking. The studyàindicate that female migrant workers are extraordinary women more than just an ex-helper.àTheir migration has put them into a position as an agent of development in society. |
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