Cross-Cultural Differences In Childhood

Question 1

The International Labour Organisation

Answer 1

One in seven work globally
215 million children aged 5-17 involved in child labour
In Sub-Saharan Africa, 28% of children involved in work (58 million)

Question 2

Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers

Answer 2

Between 2004-2007, child soldiers in active conflict in 21 countries
Children brutalised + killed and brutalised + killed others
Girls as soldiers were also exposed to rape and sexual violence

Question 3

UNICEF - Hidden in Plain Sight

Answer 3

2014- One in ten girls around the world experience serious sexual violence
High numbers, 95,000 of child murders a year

Question 4

What Do These Examples Suggest?

Answer 4

Childhood isn’t the same in every society, small children expected to take adult responsibilites in many countries