Child Labour - A Precarious Future

The problem of child labour is a gigantic, complex and delicate issue. This harsh reality is fostered by socio-economic factors such as grinding poverty,population growth and illiteracy. Redress of these factors is the only prerequisite for the elimination of child servitude from our society. Working children opt to work, aim to survive, improve their own life and that of their families. But their aims are not exactly achieved due to wage discrimination and other types of basic rithts deprivations. These factors sometimes lead to conditions of absolute slavery. The formal education system should be remodelled to suit the needs of working children, by equipping them for socially productive activities.
About Author :
S.P. Gomango is famous for social services and researches in human development. As a well-know social activist, he sincerely devoted his services to child development, emancipationfo women, education, health and human rights. He has participated in many national as well as international conferences and seminars on social welfare. He has written proli
Contents :
Preface Definition of the Child Child Labour Child Survey Sale of Children Street Children Sexual Exploitation and Child Labour Child Laboure Remedies Civil Rights and freedom Awareness among child labour Child Rights and Freedoms' Awareness among Child Labour Child Labour and Human Rights Child Labour Legislation in South Asia National Legislation and Child Labour in India Child Labour Bibliography Index