CHILD LABOUR Flashcards
What is bonded labor?
Bonded labor is when somebody is forced to work under the threat of violence or punishment and work for little to no pay.
What is child labor?
Child labor is the employment of kids in any work that is socially, mentally, physically, emotionally, or morally harmful and gets in the way of education.
What is child/light work?
Legally permitted work for children between ages 13 and 15 that is unharmful and does not interfere with their education.
What is child work?
Child work is when children engage in light, unharmful tasks that support their families and allow them to gain experience.
What is debt bondage?
Debt bondage is when a person works to repay debt, however, the terms are unfair and manipulated resulting in the person being unable to repay their debt and being stuck in labor.
What is development?
Development is the process of growth in economic, social, technological, or physical aspects over time.
What is a development indicator?
The development indicator is a measurable value that is used to calculate the level of development in a country or region often related to health, education, income, or quality of life.
What is domestic child labor?
When kids are employed to do labor in other peoples’ homes where they perform tasks like cooking, cleaning, childcare, and other domestic duties.
What is exploitation?
Exploitation is taking unfair advantage of somebody often for personal gain by using their work, resources, or vulnerability without giving proper respect.
What is fair trade?
Fairtrade is a trading partnership that tries to ensure fair wages, ethical working conditions, and sustainable practices for producers in developing countries while promoting environmental sustainability and social justice.
What is forced labor?
Forced labor is a form of labor where somebody is threatened or coerced to do something against their will, often under abuse where the person can’t leave.
What is hazardous work?
Tasks that pose a risk to a person’s health, safety, or well-being, often in dangerous environments, equipment, or substances that can lead to illness, injury, or death.
What are illicit activities?
Illegal or forbidden actions involving criminal behavior like trafficking, drug production, smuggling, or other actions that violate laws and regulations.
What is the ILO Forced Labor Convention (no.29)?
The ILO Forced Labour Convention, 1930 (No. 29) is an international treaty adopted by the International Labour Organization (ILO) that aims to eliminate forced labor in all its forms.
What is the International Labour Organization (ILO)?
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes social justice and fair labor practices worldwide.
What is marginal economic activity?
Marginal economic activity refers to economic actions or tasks that involve a small or insignificant contribution to the overall economy.
What is non-domestic child labor?
Non-domestic child labor is performed outside of private households, usually in agriculture, industries, construction, mining, etc.
What is organized beggary?
When an organization, usually involving children, is forced or manipulated into begging by a group or network that benefits from their earnings.
What is poverty?
Having insufficient resources or funds to meet basic needs like food, shelter, clothing, healthcare, and education results in poor living standards.
What is extreme poverty?
Most severe form of poverty is where people live with less than 2.15 dollars a day.
What is serfdom?
Serfdom is a historical system of forced labor where peasants, known as serfs, were legally bound to a lord’s land.
What is servitude?
Servitude is a condition in which a person is forced to work for another and has limited or no freedom to leave or choose their employment.
What is child slavery?
Child slavery is a severe form of child exploitation where a child is owned, controlled, or forced to work against their will.
What is a strike?
A strike is a form of protest in which workers stop working to demand better wages, working conditions, benefits, or other employment rights.
What are the Sustainable Development Goals (UN)?
The Sustainable Development Goals include No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Good Health and Well-being, Quality Education, Gender Equality, Clean Water and Sanitation, Affordable and Clean Energy, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Responsible Consumption and Production, Climate Action, Life Below Water, Life on Land, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Partnerships for the Goals.
What is Sustainable Development Goal 8.7?
Decent work and economic growth.
What is child trafficking?
Child trafficking is the illegal practice of recruiting, transporting, or transferring children for exploitation.
What are trans-national corporations?
Transnational corporations (TNCs) are large companies that operate in multiple countries.
What is the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child?
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is an international treaty adopted by the United Nations in 1989 that sets out the civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights of children.
What is wage labor?
Wage labor refers to a system in which individuals work for an employer in exchange for a regular wage or salary.
What are the worst forms of child labor?
The worst forms of child labor are those that jeopardize the health, safety, and moral development of children.
