A jurisprudential study of gender differences in child labor
Subject Areas : All jurisprudential issues
1 - Research Methodology Test, Master's Degree in Social Anthropology, University of Kent - England
Keywords: Child labor, gender expectations, gender dimension in child labor, invisibility of girls' work,
Abstract :
The issue of child labor has been a topic of concern for decades, but studies and policies related to child labor have focused on boys, assuming that girls' needs and desires are the same as theirs. Failure to pay attention to gender differences in child labor has often led to the invisibility of girls' work. The aim of this study is to highlight the gender dimension of child labor. The method of this study is a secondary research study and was conducted through a systematic review method. The study population of this study includes all studies on child labor conducted in and outside the country. After counting these studies and assessing their quality, 37 studies were selected. The findings of the study show that the work of girls and boys differs in terms of the level of presence, form of work, income and control over it, and the consequences of work. This difference can be explained by gender biases, parental expectations, opportunities, discrimination, and the way work is organized. Gender bias and social preference for sons have caused parents to pay more attention to sons, to invest in their growth and success, to victimize girls for boys, and to limit their growth and progress. This is a basis for girls to enter the workforce, while their work is not counted. Child labor has serious harms for boys and girls, and due to some social expectations and the gender of children, its consequences are worse for girls. It is necessary to pay attention to the issue of gender in child labor in studies and policy-making so that this issue can be accurately recognized and policies and programs can be more specifically focused on eliminating child labor.
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