AN ANALYSIS OF ECONOMIC EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN: A CASE STUDY OF HAZARDOUS WORK ENVIRONMENT IN PAKISTAN
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0022-05-17
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KINNAIRE COLLEGE LAW DEPARTMENT
Abstract
Child labour or bonded labour is the most common form of modern slavery in brick
kilns and glass bangle making industries of Pakistan. Over the years, it has been strongly linked
to socio-cultural aspects of the society. This type of complex child labour allows the child as
well as their families to associate themselves physically as well as economically so that they
become a part of this vicious cycle from which they are unable to break-free. The reason for
this never-ending cycle mainly lies in the socio-economic factors which force a society to
undertake such bondage. To eliminate such practises our country needs to devise a strategy
which includes the economic uplifting, educational training and social stability of such
families. This research report will help in understanding the extent to which the child labour
has impregnated in such hazardous work environments mainly in brick kiln and glass bangle
making industry and its adverse effects on mental and physical health of the children.
Moreover, this paper will also emphasize on the international and national legal regimes which
have helped in abolishing this threat to our industries and our bonded children over the span of
years.