what is child labour? it is not enslavement or child prostitution it is children under 15 working...
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What is Child What is Child Labour?Labour?
•It is NOT enslavement or child prostitution
•It is children under 15 working in:
•Household labour
•Wage labour
•Family business
Pre-ArgumentPre-Argument
0 20 40 60 80
Percentage employed
Africa
Americas
Asia
Euope
Oceania
Reg
ion
Labour Force Participation Rates of Children and Adults (1993)
10-14 years
15 years and over
Characteristics of a Poor Characteristics of a Poor CountyCounty
Informal EmploymentInformal Employment
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
Share of the employed population in the informal sector (%)
Ljubljiana, Slovenia
Aden, Yemen
Montevideo, Urguay
Bishkek, Kyrgyzatan
Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Nouakchott, Mauritania
Recife, Brazil
Harare, Zimbabwe
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Leon, Nicaragua
Surbaya, Indonesia
Cit
y,
Co
un
try
Employment in Selected Cities
Condition of Poor Condition of Poor CountriesCountries
0.00%
5.00%
10.00%
15.00%
20.00%
25.00%
Percent
Canad
a
Botsw
ana
Zimba
bwe
Zambia
Namibi
a
South
Afri
ca
Leso
tho
Country
Adults affected by AIDS/HIV (age 15-49)
Percentage
Argument # 1 Household Argument # 1 Household LevelLevel
(above) 4 bothers on a family farm
(below) Rural Indian Family
Argument # 2 National Argument # 2 National LevelLevel
National GDP per capita National Poverty Levels
Argument # 3 EducationArgument # 3 Education
(Primary School in Sabaki, Kenya)
Work or School?Work or School?
(School classroom)(Children getting water for Household)
Child Labour ForceChild Labour Force
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Percent of
Childern
Ages10-12
Ages13-15
Ages16-18
Age Range
Child Labour Contribution by Age
England, rural(1787-1796)
Peru (1991)
Paraguay(1990)
ConclusionConclusion
““Just because they are under age Just because they are under age doesn't mean we should reject them, doesn't mean we should reject them, they have a right to survive,'' said Simon they have a right to survive,'' said Simon Canarte, of the banana growers' Canarte, of the banana growers' association. (regarding Ecuadorian association. (regarding Ecuadorian children working in plantations) children working in plantations)
““You can't just say they can't work, you You can't just say they can't work, you have to provide alternatives,” adds have to provide alternatives,” adds Martin Insua, labour minister of Martin Insua, labour minister of Ecuador Ecuador
Where do Children Where do Children Work? Work? Economic Sectors That Employ
Children
Agriculture, hunting, forestry, and f ishing
Mining and quarrying
Manufacturing
Electricity, gas, and w ater
Construction
Wholesale and retail trade, restaurants, and hotels
Transport, storage, and communication
Financing, insurance, real estate, and business services
Community, social, and personal services