Outworkers and Child Labor

Essay # 2180

Child, Youth Issues > Child Labor
Economics > Labor
Law
Law > Labor

A look at the ethical debates around child labor and outworking as well as their implications for society.

1,250 words () | 12 sources | 2000 Australia

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses the issue of child labor and outworking. The author looks at the ethical arguments that have surfaced and the implications that this type of labor proposes for governments, industries as well as citizens with special reference to Australia. The author also proposes alternatives for the future.

From the Paper:

"Some say that child labor and outworking is, "modern day slavery in the real sense." (Kailash Satyarthi; The Australian, 27/08/98). People turn to these two forms of employment for diverse reasons and there are many ethical arguments involved in these types of labor. Consumers should be aware of the issues of child labor and outworkers, because they can have some implications for consumers, not only overseas in less developed countries, but also for Australians. There are many different paths that can be taken towards helping to solve the ethical disputes of outworkers and child labor, although some approaches gain better results than others."