Gender Dimensions of Child Labour and Street Children in Brazil

Country
Brazil
Region
South America
Language
English
Year Published
2002
Author
Emily Gustafsson-Wright, Hnin Hnin Pyne, World Bank
Organisation
No data
Topics
Child labour, exploitation and modern slavery Education Gender and identity Health Human rights and justice Research, data collection and evidence Social connections / Family Violence and Child Protection
Summary

Gustafsson and Pyne review child labour and the situation of street children in Brazil from a gender perspective. The authours examine various dimensions of child labour by gender, including participation, intensity and type of activities; the relationship between child labour, education and future earnings; and the risks of child labour to health and well-being  They also summarise approaches to prevent and eliminate child labour and street children in Brazil.

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