Category: Child Labour

Although working conditions for children have significantly improved over the years, the inequality between rich and poor education continues to result in the exploitation of children in the labour industry. 1.2 What is child labour? Child labour refers to the exploitation of children through work and employment that deprives them of their childhood, their potential…

Several years ago, I purchased this hoodie. At the time it was very fashionable, but now is mainly regarded as the equivalent of old garbage. The fashion industry is continuously developing and swiftly. Companies are required to keep up with the developing trends to make the most profit and to satisfy the most customers- but…

Did you know that 152 million children are victims of child labor and over 70 million of them are working in dangerous and hazardous conditions? Child labor may not be something you have witnessed as it is most common in poorer countries like Pakistan, Burma, and Bangladesh. 88 million boys and 64 million girls are…

In 1870, the federal census published, for the first time, statistics of child employment in the United States, and each succeeding census has done the same thing. During this time, there has been a growing national consciousness about the extent of child labor. There have been many discussions about its resulting evils and plans for…

Child labor is illegally using children under the age of 17 to work in an industry or business. These labors tend to be dangerous to the ethical, social, physical, or mental development of a child. Additionally, work becomes an obstacle to a child’s right to education as working prevents the child’s ability to focus on…

A child is legally defined as a human being or person who is under the age of 18, in majority’s perspective a child is someone who is not yet capable to decide on their own and still under the guidance of parents, they were supposed to enjoy their childhood and create dreams for their future.…

There is no agreed definition of child labor. Public discourse uses the phrase to refer to child time in activities that are somehow harmful to the child. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child emphasizes the importance of protecting children from: ‘ work that is likely to be hazardous or to interfere…

Introduction Indigence is the major cause for child exploitation. It involves intolerable abuse like enslavement, forced labor and any other unlawful activities. Grown-up are always paid more than kids since there are no trade unions for kids. Child labor is any activity that is unhealthy to kids or keeps them from attending school and this…

Introduction As we embark on this academic exploration, it is crucial to establish the context and scope of our discussion. This essay will delve into the multifaceted and complex issue of child labor in the United States. While often associated with developing nations, the realities of child slavery are surprisingly closer to home than many…

Introduction In the U.S., the prevalence of child labor trafficking is increasing at a substantial rate every year, with little being done about it. According to the International Labor Organization, between the years of 2005 and 2012, the amount of reported human trafficking victims increased from 21.0 million to 40.3 million victims worldwide. Of those…