Çin Halk Cumhuriyeti’nde Devamlılık Gösteren Bir Unsur Olarak Emek Sömürüsü

Abstract

The study deals with the historical course of labor in the People's Republic of China. In this sense, it is aimed to address the problems and changes experienced by the working classes in the People's Republic of China, starting from 1949 until today. The main argument of the study is that between the 1949-1978 periods, which is expressed as the planned economy period, and the open economy period after 1978, the exposure of labor to exploitation continued. Although it is accepted that there are differences in the forms and levels of exploitation specific to the mentioned periods, it is aimed to state that the exploitation is permanent. The fact that China, which still defines itself as a socialist country and represents the working class, in practice has a system based on cheap labor and labor exploitation creates a serious contradiction. To support its main argument, the study will include work units called danwei, the concept of the iron rice bowl, the policy of the great leap forward, the hukou system (household registration system) and the impact of these issues on the workforce. It will also include the All China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU) and workers' actions.