Globalization and child labor

Globalization and child labor
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1.0 Introduction  PAGEREF _Toc363149015 \h
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2.0 Implications for Nursing  PAGEREF _Toc363149016 \h
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3.0 Conceptualization of child labor  PAGEREF _Toc363149017 \h
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4.0 Influence of globalization on child labor  PAGEREF _Toc363149018 \h
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5.0 Child labor, global health and global health inequality  PAGEREF _Toc363149019 \h
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6.0 Determinants of child labor  PAGEREF _Toc363149020 \h
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7.0 Policies to address child labor and promotes global health  PAGEREF _Toc363149021 \h
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8.0 Conclusion  PAGEREF _Toc363149022 \h
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9.0 References  PAGEREF _Toc363149023 \h
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1.0 Introduction
Poverty is one of the main causes of child labor, and since the advent of globalization, child labor practices have been viewed from a global perspective. Consequently, child labor has received attention from numerous international organizations including the International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank (ILO, 2004, UNICEF, 2013, WHO, 2013, The World Bank, 2013). There are about 200 million child laborers,and 150 million children experience the worst forms of child labor through human trafficking, slavery, work abuse and unsafe working conditions detrimental to their physical and mental well being (ILO, 2004). This paper looks into causes, impact, global health concerns of child labor, and possible remedies to the practice of child labor.
2.0 Implications for Nursing
Child labor increases vulnerability of children with regards to their physical and psychological well -being. Thus, nurse practitioners need to be more proactive in eradicating the practice especially for the marginalized and disadvantaged groups (Gharaibeh, & Hoeman, 2003). Nurses can improve the lives of vulnerable children through counselling and advocating for the rights and health needs of the children. According to Gharaibeh, & Hoeman, (2003) practicing nurses in Jordan might find it difficult in advocating for the end to child labor, because of inadequate advocacy training, and skills in the detection and prevention of child labor practices. Consequently, empowering nurses though imparting the requisite skills in prevention, detection and management of child labor would help nurses to lower incidences of the practice.
The risks involved in child labor include risks of suffering injuries, chronic illnesses and exposure toxic substances. Despite its negative impact, child labor is still a persistent problem particu...