The history of labour is a history of struggle against systemic exploitation, transitioning from absolute bondage to structured regulatory protections.
This unit examines the evolution of labour systems, traces the reception of English common law under colonial rule, and analyzes the structural conflict between capital and labour.
🔑 Key Learning Areas:
- The transition of labour from feudal guilds and slave systems to modern wage contracts.
- The exploitative roots of colonial labour policy in British India.
- The economic realities of poor bargaining power, surplus labour, and unorganized workforces.