EKSPLOATACIJA DJEČJEG RADA U SAVREMENOM DRUŠTVU
EXPLOITATION OF CHILD LABOUR IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY

Summary/Abstract: The paper analyzes the phenomenon of child labor as one of the most serious challenges of contemporary society. There is a wide spectrum of acceptable and unacceptable activities that can be categorized as child labor. Therefore, to understand this phenomenon, it is essential to distinguish between permissible, desirable, light, and decent work (which does not harm the health, development, and well-being of the child) and the abuse of child labor leading to exploitation (violation of human rights, violence against children, the worst forms of child labor, and hazardous work). the paper highlights the long history of child labor and its abuse, as well as the evolution of human rights protection in this field. Through the analysis of statistical data from international organizations, the global scale of child labor exploitation is examined. Furthermore, the paper analyzes the causes of child labor (individual, family, social and economic) and its far-reaching consequences on child development (psychological, physical, social, etc.) and society as a whole. Instead of a classic conclusion, the paper provides an overview of current global efforts and initiatives aimed at the complete eradication of child labor.

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