Child labor is no laughing matter. Even though we've taken care of it in the USA (mostly), it's still an issue around the globe. Listen and learn! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Child labor is an issue that affects many children around the world, not just a few who have part-time jobs. The focus shouldn't be on improving the working conditions of child laborers, but rather on ending child labor altogether.
The concept of childhood as a distinct period of life is a relatively recent notion. Jared Diamond and Adam Gopnik discuss how the Protestant work ethic and the Industrial Revolution ultimately led to the exploitation and elimination of childhood in America.
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The division of labor between city and rural living in the past was stark. City inhabitants worked in factories while rural dwellers were engaged in farming, picking, and canning.
Child labor in the US is often seen as a thing of the past. However, some industries still rely on child workers, which is a troubling reality that needs to be addressed.
Newsies in the early 1900s could earn money by selling newspapers, particularly the afternoon edition. They could also work from home by weaving baskets, making paper flowers, or rolling cigarettes and cigars, among other tasks.
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The progressive movement started in the 1890s and focused on issues such as fair wages, a minimum wage, and maximum working hours. The movement faced challenges from the industry, but persisted through the efforts of second or third wave progressive reformers.
Lewis Hine's photographs documented the harsh working conditions of early 20th century child laborers, and his images continue to serve as a powerful reminder of the need for labor laws and child protections.
In 1938, the United States established a national minimum wage and child labor limitations, which improved working conditions but did not eliminate global child labor practices.
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