Passing the torch or breaking a cycle of intergenerational transmission of child labour: Reflections from the lived experiences of children

Abdullah, Alhassan, Cudjoe, Ebenezer, Bastian, Carmela, and Jordan, Lucy P. (2024) Passing the torch or breaking a cycle of intergenerational transmission of child labour: Reflections from the lived experiences of children. Children and Youth Services Review, 157. 107430.

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Abstract

Child labour is theorized to be influenced by social and cultural norms that legitimise child labour activities. While research has documented the nature of child labour, in terms of what activities children are engaged in as well as the impact it could have on children's development, not much is known about the pathways that lead to the normalisation of child labour. In this narrative qualitative study, we explored the pathways to normalising child labour among children in Ghana. The experiences of 18 children interviewed leads to an overall consideration of a case of passing the torch or breaking the cycle of intergenerational transmission of child labour. The study reported, continuing the family business, contributing to family income and reasonable earnings, as part of the debate for passing the torch. However, there is also room to break the potential for the intergenerational transmission of child labour which requires efforts from relevant stakeholders such as teachers, parents, and policy makers. With an understanding of how child labour may be legitimised, we can now move to develop programmes and interventions to de-legitimise child labour norms and contribute to positive outcomes for children.

Item ID: 81903
Item Type: Article (Research - C1)
ISSN: 1873-7765
Keywords: Child labour, Cultural norms, Cycle of transmission, Ghana, Intergenerational transmission, Social norms
Copyright Information: © 2024 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
Date Deposited: 25 Mar 2025 02:06
FoR Codes: 44 HUMAN SOCIETY > 4404 Development studies > 440403 Labour, migration and development @ 100%
SEO Codes: 28 EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE > 2801 Expanding knowledge > 280123 Expanding knowledge in human society @ 100%
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