Abstract
The present research paper aims to find out the life patterns of urban beggars' demographic characteristics, socio-economic status and their involvement in criminal activities in Karachi city. A descriptive research design was employed and face to face interviews were conducted in this study. A sample of 140 street beggars, were selected from different public places using a convenience sampling technique. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were utilized for data collection. The key findings of the study show that criminal beggars are organized and have the well-kept house and work in routine as front-line professionals in the city. This study recommends that a comprehensive policy should be implemented to control the begging practice in the city. In this regards a proper advocacy campaign is needed for social mobilization at mass the level.
Highlights
Begging is perceived as an international social problem
A beggar is an individual who requests for assistance or charity who are not able to earn money or unable to survive
Begging is a heterogeneous phenomenon and has trailed in almost every society, its dominance is different from culture to culture
Summary
Begging is perceived as an international social problem. A beggar is an individual who requests for assistance or charity who are not able to earn money or unable to survive. It has become a profession, many people are eagerly begging even they are capable to earn money. It is not due to the maneuver of a single reason It is the consequence of a variety of socio- economical and biological aspects. Still, it is the product of perpetuating poverty, social inequality, and unsustainable economy
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