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'''Child labor''' is the employment of children under an age determined by law or custom. In economic terms, it is the work done by children. Glenda Giron writes:<ref>{{cite journal|author=Giron, Glenda L|title=Underexposed child sex tourism industry in Guatemala|journal=Kennedy School review|date=01/01/2005|volume=6|pages=59}}</ref> | '''Child labor''' is the employment of children under an age determined by law or custom. In economic terms, it is the work done by children. Glenda Giron writes:<ref>{{cite journal|author=Giron, Glenda L|title=Underexposed child sex tourism industry in Guatemala|journal=Kennedy School review|date=01/01/2005|volume=6|pages=59}}</ref> | ||
{{cquote|With all good intentions, the [[United States]] passed the Child Deterrence Act in order to ban imports of goods made by children younger than fifteen. In response to this short-sighted policy, [[Bangladesh]] dismissed thousands of child workers from their jobs, who immediately ended up in the streets, mainly working as child prostitutes. . . . . I believe that the way we treat the most vulnerable members of our society reflects who we are, and the development and wellbeing of children should be a primary concern to all nations. Nevertheless, policy makers must understand that when faced with this complex human rights issue, simple moral indignation is not the best guide to effective public policy. The [[Guatemala]]n government must take a realistic approach to combat the [[child sex tourism]] industry. Most child rights advocates may oppose child labor; however, when faced with a strong demand for child sex tourism and a supply of impoverished Guatemalan children, responsible societies must choose the lesser of two evils.}} | {{cquote|With all good intentions, the [[United States]] passed the Child [Labor] Deterrence Act in order to ban imports of goods made by children younger than fifteen. In response to this short-sighted policy, [[Bangladesh]] dismissed thousands of child workers from their jobs, who immediately ended up in the streets, mainly working as child prostitutes. . . . . I believe that the way we treat the most vulnerable members of our society reflects who we are, and the development and wellbeing of children should be a primary concern to all nations. Nevertheless, policy makers must understand that when faced with this complex human rights issue, simple moral indignation is not the best guide to effective public policy. The [[Guatemala]]n government must take a realistic approach to combat the [[child sex tourism]] industry. Most child rights advocates may oppose child labor; however, when faced with a strong demand for child sex tourism and a supply of impoverished Guatemalan children, responsible societies must choose the lesser of two evils.}} | ||
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Revision as of 17:31, 10 March 2015
Child labor is the employment of children under an age determined by law or custom. In economic terms, it is the work done by children. Glenda Giron writes:[1]
| “ | With all good intentions, the United States passed the Child [Labor] Deterrence Act in order to ban imports of goods made by children younger than fifteen. In response to this short-sighted policy, Bangladesh dismissed thousands of child workers from their jobs, who immediately ended up in the streets, mainly working as child prostitutes. . . . . I believe that the way we treat the most vulnerable members of our society reflects who we are, and the development and wellbeing of children should be a primary concern to all nations. Nevertheless, policy makers must understand that when faced with this complex human rights issue, simple moral indignation is not the best guide to effective public policy. The Guatemalan government must take a realistic approach to combat the child sex tourism industry. Most child rights advocates may oppose child labor; however, when faced with a strong demand for child sex tourism and a supply of impoverished Guatemalan children, responsible societies must choose the lesser of two evils. | ” |
References
- ↑ Giron, Glenda L (01/01/2005). "Underexposed child sex tourism industry in Guatemala". Kennedy School review 6: 59.
