Childhood and Work

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What is the term used to describe the employment of children in dangerous or exploitative conditions?

  1. Child labor

  2. Forced labor

  3. Indentured servitude

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Child labor, forced labor, and indentured servitude are all terms used to describe the employment of children in dangerous or exploitative conditions.

According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), what is the minimum age for employment?

  1. 14 years

  2. 15 years

  3. 16 years

  4. 18 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to the ILO, the minimum age for employment is 15 years.

What are some of the reasons why children are forced to work?

  1. Poverty

  2. Lack of access to education

  3. Cultural norms

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Poverty, lack of access to education, and cultural norms are all reasons why children are forced to work.

What are some of the consequences of child labor?

  1. Physical and mental health problems

  2. Lack of education

  3. Social isolation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Child labor can lead to physical and mental health problems, lack of education, and social isolation.

What are some of the things that can be done to address the problem of child labor?

  1. Increase access to education

  2. Provide social protection programs

  3. Enforce labor laws

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increasing access to education, providing social protection programs, and enforcing labor laws are all ways to address the problem of child labor.

What is the role of international organizations in addressing the problem of child labor?

  1. Setting international standards

  2. Providing technical assistance

  3. Advocating for the rights of children

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

International organizations play a role in addressing the problem of child labor by setting international standards, providing technical assistance, and advocating for the rights of children.

What is the role of governments in addressing the problem of child labor?

  1. Enforcing labor laws

  2. Providing social protection programs

  3. Investing in education

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Governments play a role in addressing the problem of child labor by enforcing labor laws, providing social protection programs, and investing in education.

What is the role of businesses in addressing the problem of child labor?

  1. Adopting responsible sourcing policies

  2. Providing training and support to suppliers

  3. Advocating for policy changes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Businesses play a role in addressing the problem of child labor by adopting responsible sourcing policies, providing training and support to suppliers, and advocating for policy changes.

What is the role of consumers in addressing the problem of child labor?

  1. Buying products from companies that have responsible sourcing policies

  2. Educating themselves about the issue of child labor

  3. Advocating for policy changes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Consumers play a role in addressing the problem of child labor by buying products from companies that have responsible sourcing policies, educating themselves about the issue of child labor, and advocating for policy changes.

What is the role of the media in addressing the problem of child labor?

  1. Raising awareness of the issue

  2. Investigating cases of child labor

  3. Advocating for policy changes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The media plays a role in addressing the problem of child labor by raising awareness of the issue, investigating cases of child labor, and advocating for policy changes.

What is the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in addressing the problem of child labor?

  1. Providing direct assistance to children affected by child labor

  2. Advocating for policy changes

  3. Conducting research on child labor

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

NGOs play a role in addressing the problem of child labor by providing direct assistance to children affected by child labor, advocating for policy changes, and conducting research on child labor.

What is the role of trade unions in addressing the problem of child labor?

  1. Negotiating collective bargaining agreements that include provisions to protect children from child labor

  2. Educating workers about the issue of child labor

  3. Advocating for policy changes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Trade unions play a role in addressing the problem of child labor by negotiating collective bargaining agreements that include provisions to protect children from child labor, educating workers about the issue of child labor, and advocating for policy changes.

What is the role of religious institutions in addressing the problem of child labor?

  1. Providing moral guidance against child labor

  2. Providing direct assistance to children affected by child labor

  3. Advocating for policy changes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Religious institutions play a role in addressing the problem of child labor by providing moral guidance against child labor, providing direct assistance to children affected by child labor, and advocating for policy changes.

What is the role of community organizations in addressing the problem of child labor?

  1. Providing direct assistance to children affected by child labor

  2. Educating the community about the issue of child labor

  3. Advocating for policy changes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Community organizations play a role in addressing the problem of child labor by providing direct assistance to children affected by child labor, educating the community about the issue of child labor, and advocating for policy changes.

What is the role of individuals in addressing the problem of child labor?

  1. Educating themselves about the issue of child labor

  2. Advocating for policy changes

  3. Supporting organizations that are working to address the problem of child labor

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Individuals play a role in addressing the problem of child labor by educating themselves about the issue of child labor, advocating for policy changes, and supporting organizations that are working to address the problem of child labor.

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