Incidence of Child Labour and Child Schooling in India : Pattern and Determinants
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-08-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The issue of child labour is a frontline concern in India, as early entry into labour market at formative stage of life does mean absconding from proper schooling leading to loss of future scope of better livelihood, since the existing literature shows that there is wage premium for education in Indian labour market.
In this perspective, this study aims to carry out a supply-side analysis towards examining the incidence and pattern of child labour and child schooling to test out regional and gender disparities, if any, in terms of these incidences.
Socio-economic determinants across gender and region also have been identified for an everlasting way out of the crisis.
The data-base utilized for the analysis has been extracted from the National Sample Survey on “Employment and Unemployment Situation in India” for the 61st large sample round (2004-2005).
The pattern of child employment in a range of industries confirms the malfunctioning of lawful steps to save child labourers from mischief of occupational vulnerability.
It also reveals significant discrepancy in incidence of child labour both across region and gender, but for schooling choice no considerable regional gap is substantiated.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Das, Saswati. 2012. Incidence of Child Labour and Child Schooling in India : Pattern and Determinants. ISRN Economics،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Das, Saswati. Incidence of Child Labour and Child Schooling in India : Pattern and Determinants. ISRN Economics No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Das, Saswati. Incidence of Child Labour and Child Schooling in India : Pattern and Determinants. ISRN Economics. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-471593
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-471593