Title: 1-800-INDIA
Description: Over the past decade, India has emerged as the leader in the global market for white-collar "outsourcing" jobs-- a notable component of India's rapid economic growth. This documentary explores the experience of young Indian men and women who have been recruited into these new jobs requiring long hours, night shifts, and westernized work habits. Also reveals the human and cultural effect on Indian family life, the evolving cities and towns, and on the aspirations and daily lives of young Indians, especially women, entering the work force.
Subjects: Computer service industry, Subcontracting, Electronic data processing departments, Contracting out, Business etiquette, Offshore outsourcing, Globalization, Economic aspects, Social life and customs, Economic conditions
Places: India