Child Labor Satire
Have you ever questioned where your clothes are coming from or who your coffee was picked by? Have you ever considered if the cotton from your garments was picked by a six-year-old child being paid one US dollar each day doing hard labour? Or the cup of coffee you enjoy so much in the morning - were the beans were harvested by a minor? Abuse of child labor from international corporations should not be supported. Human life and dignity should be our greatest value and the protection of children are our number one priority. Consumers should not be purchasing items from countries and companies that quietly tolerate child labor, because this kind of ignorance by consumers is being taken advantage of by big companies to increase their profits.
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For example, both Unicef.org and Stopchildlabor.org help protect children from child labor. Unicef not only works with children stuck in child labor in fact, they work with those in education, survival, and gender equality. Both organizations have been successful in helping children all over the world by working with donations and promoting research. Citizens can also help not only by donating but by educating others. Many people do not know what the difference between child labor and child work is or do not understand the dangerous circumstances with child labor. Individuals can also not support child labor by buying foods from local farmers markets or by buying fair-trade products whenever possible. In India there is a bill called, “Child and Adolescent Labour Abolition Bill” which …show more content…
Prohibits the employment of children up until 14 years of age
2. Outlines harsher sentences for violators of child labour laws
3. Provides for monitoring of suspected instances of child slavery.” (Stop child labor) Child labor is a very serious topic especially in the global market because many individuals are becoming more aware and choosing to not buy from companies who support child labor. However, many companies continue because of how cheap it is to create their products. Nevertheless, “Children are the most valuable resource and its the best hope for our future” (John. F Kennedy). Preventing child labor is not easy and may not be in our best interest, but there are selections that individuals may choose to support to decrease our influence to child labor, and end the abuse of
For example, both Unicef.org and Stopchildlabor.org help protect children from child labor. Unicef not only works with children stuck in child labor in fact, they work with those in education, survival, and gender equality. Both organizations have been successful in helping children all over the world by working with donations and promoting research. Citizens can also help not only by donating but by educating others. Many people do not know what the difference between child labor and child work is or do not understand the dangerous circumstances with child labor. Individuals can also not support child labor by buying foods from local farmers markets or by buying fair-trade products whenever possible. In India there is a bill called, “Child and Adolescent Labour Abolition Bill” which …show more content…
Prohibits the employment of children up until 14 years of age
2. Outlines harsher sentences for violators of child labour laws
3. Provides for monitoring of suspected instances of child slavery.” (Stop child labor) Child labor is a very serious topic especially in the global market because many individuals are becoming more aware and choosing to not buy from companies who support child labor. However, many companies continue because of how cheap it is to create their products. Nevertheless, “Children are the most valuable resource and its the best hope for our future” (John. F Kennedy). Preventing child labor is not easy and may not be in our best interest, but there are selections that individuals may choose to support to decrease our influence to child labor, and end the abuse of