International Journal of Frontiers in Sociology, 2023, 5(10); doi: 10.25236/IJFS.2023.051014.
Ruiyin Liu
Institute of International Relations, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650100, China
The early Indian diaspora in South Africa played different roles in three phases and continued to spill over its influence on South African society. Stage 1: Indian indentured laborers worked on sugarcane plantations, laying a good foundation for the stable development of the sugar industry in South Africa; Stage 2: Indian "sojourners" and free laborers together formed the Indian community, uniting the diversity of Indian immigrants into a close-knit organization; Stage 3: Early Indian immigrants in the economic development of the ethnic community Stage 3: The economic development of the early Indian immigrants in the community led to increased opportunities for political participation and the spread of Indian culture in the South African region, thus expanding their influence in various fields in South Africa.
Indian immigrants; role change; South African social structure
Ruiyin Liu. Study on the Changing Role of Indian Immigrants in the Structure of Modern South African Society. International Journal of Frontiers in Sociology (2023), Vol. 5, Issue 10: 75-78. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJFS.2023.051014.
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