Child experiences as street traders in Peru: contributing to a reappraisal for working children

被引:31
作者
Bromley, R. D. F. [1 ]
Mackie, P. K. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Wales Swansea, Dept Geog, Swansea SA2 8PP, W Glam, Wales
关键词
child work; street children; informal trade; Peru; LABOR; PERCEPTIONS; AMERICA; KAMPALA; MEXICO; POLICY; PLACE;
D O I
10.1080/14733280902798852
中图分类号
P9 [自然地理学]; K9 [地理];
学科分类号
0705 ; 070501 ;
摘要
By exploring the experiences of over a hundred child traders in Cusco, this research provides an insight into the more everyday circumstances of children's work in developing countries. The working conditions of child traders raise serious concerns, including: dangers of accidents, theft and abuse; shortage of time for play; and some disruption to education. Nevertheless, the positives of trading work are substantial. Although the children feel that they have to work, they gain enjoyment and economic empowerment. Moreover, they display a certain self esteem and confidence in the knowledge of their trading skills, and a spatial awareness of the best trading sites, demonstrating agency in their choice of trading locations. The findings suggest that international policy, which emphasises universal condemnation and prohibition of child work, requires revision. Such policy should be replaced by a more flexible approach, which recognises the benefits of children's work and embraces supportive protection for children engaged in the lighter forms of work such as trading.
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页码:141 / 158
页数:18
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