This article talks about the different areas of production children are involved in and the various products and working conditions they are exposed to. The article says that 69% of child labour around the world is actually agricultural and defined child labour as anyone under 15 in the work force.
Analysis:
This article gives us a better insight to seeing the areas of work in which children are involved. It gives us some statistics to help us better understand what these children are producing and defines their area of work. We are told of the countries in which this labour is mostly occuring and opens our eyes to how often and widely spread child labor actually is.
Quote:
"Elimination of exploitive child labor or forced labor from a sector or a country requires intensive, sustained commitment by governments, employers, workers, and civil society organizations."
Citation:
Osterman, Cynthia. "Child, forced labor behind many products: study". Reuters. 17/10/2009
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