Childhood and Social Institutions 3330F/G Chapter Notes - Chapter liebel: Individualism, Co-Determination, Alain Touraine
4 Oct 2018
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Norwegian social scientist per miljesteig is trying to convince the wb that working children must be viewed as equal partners. Working children"s organizations are mainly children between 12-16. Most come about with the support of adult humanitarian organizations. Children"s work group are things that form based on location. Children"s organizations lay their claim based on human rights in the uncrc. Madagascar wants to be treated like everyone else, etc. West africa called for 12 different rights including vocational training in order to learn the job. Working children deserve social recognition for their performance. Work" mentioned in the statement refers both to the working children as people, who accomplish a job that is useful to their families and society. Not all childrens organizations claim "right to work" (economically) but they all want to b valued and socially acknowledged. At the same time children want legislation that will improve their working conditions.
