<![CDATA[The phenomenon of Indonesian migrant workers is one that confronts structural complexities in Indonesia, both in the realm of regulatory issues and in the realm of social protection. By 2025, the number of migrant workers in Indonesia is projected to reach 296,948, with the majority employed in the domestic sector as household workers. This study uses a literature review to examine the issues facing migrant workers. Several analyses have emerged regarding the situation of migrant workers, including the weakness of regulations due to overlapping laws, limited social policies—particularly regarding social protection, social security, old-age security, and social policies for migrant workers within the realm of diplomacy aimed at ensuring their social protection. Additionally, issues such as poverty and socio-economic limitations in education also influence the situation of Indonesian migrant workers, particularly regarding the “role set” of the work they perform, which often involves quite complex dynamics—especially regarding differing role distributions and and conflicts. Consequently, issues regarding the social protection of migrant workers require solutions based on structural analysis—encompassing regulatory aspects and social policies for migrant workers—as well as solutions rooted in addressing the fundamental problems faced by Indonesian migrant workers.]]>
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