Child Labour: Deprivation of Happy Childhood

Child labour occurs when children are forced to take up work at a young age when they need to study and enjoy the face of innocence It leads to loss of childhood and escalates the exploitation of children in various forms. Despite the laws against child labour, many children remain exploited as cheap labourers. Children are forced to work illegally in multiple sectors in India.

Child Labour Deprivation of Happy Childhood has been written to equip readers with the plight of child labour. It explores the condition of child labour; how it hinders with the development of children; how children are being exploited. This book is a research text and it provides profiles of child labourers working in restaurants.

The chapters of the book are arranged in a comprehensive and logical manner to enable the readers to understand the concept with ease. The case studies in the book will stimulate readers' interest and provide a springboard for discussions. The book has a strong academic foundation provided by review from a number of disciplines. Very simple and easy to understand language has been used in the book. Contemporary laws and acts have been added to make the book relevant to the current scenario of child labour. This book is a learning resource for the academicians, researchers and policy makers wanting an honesttake on child labour.

Dr. Nidhi Mathur Ph.D, holds graduate and post-graduate degrees in Home Science with specialization in Child Development and Family Relations. Her doctorate study was in Psychology.

Presently, Dr. Mathur is Associate Professor - Home Science in Department of College Education, Rajasthan. She has teaching experience of about 25 years. Her areas of interest include teaching, research, and writing in the areas of Positive Psychology. She has authored another book The Power of Forgiveness and many peer-reviewed academic journal articles.

Dr. Mathur is also the recipient of Bhamashah Award. She was an ICAR fellow and gold medalist at both graduate and post graduate level.

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