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The Role of Economic Crises in Society Lead to an Increase in Child Labor
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Hana Piri Titkanlo   , Fatemeh Ghiasi |
| Department of Medical Law, Faculty of Law, University of Science and Culture, Tehran, Iran. |
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Abstract: (11 Views) |
Background and Aim: Working children are a group of minors engaged in economic or labor activities outside their homes. Such activities include a wide range of tasks, from unskilled labor and petty trading to begging and even involvement in real physical work. According to Articles 79, 82, 83, and 84 of the Iranian Labor Law, employing children under the age of 15 is prohibited. Despite these legal restrictions, child labor remains prevalent in many countries due to social, economic and cultural factors. This study aims to explore the concept of child labor, its causes and its physical and psychological consequences within the contemporary social context.
Method: This research was conducted using a descriptive-analytical approach based on legal, social and historical sources. Data were gathered from labor law documents, international reports and social studies on children’s rights to provide a comprehensive view of the roots and impacts of child labor.
Results: The findings show that child labor stems primarily from unjust economic and social structures. The main contributing factors include poverty, parental illiteracy, lack of proper supervision and exploitation of children as cheap labor. Working children often suffer from physical harm (malnutrition, chronic fatigue, musculoskeletal disorders), psychological challenges (anxiety, depression, low self-esteem) and social deprivation (exclusion from education and recreation).
Conclusion: Child labor represents a complex and systemic global issue that requires structural economic reforms, equitable legislation and social justice for its resolution. Without establishing social justice and reducing poverty, this phenomenon will continue to persist. Strong family support and effective enforcement of labor laws are key strategies for mitigating and ultimately eliminating the problem of child labor.
Please cite this article as:
Piri Titkanlo H, Ghiasi F. The Role of Economic Crises in Society Lead to an Increase in Child Labor. Child Rights Journal. 2024; 5(20): 75-84. |
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| Keywords: Society, Child Labor, Social Harms, Government, Governance |
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Type of Study: Original Article |
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Received: 2023/08/16 | Accepted: 2024/03/5
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