LibGuides: Child Labor: Background Information

Background Information

Child labor is the employment of children that is generally considered harmful to those employed because it deprives them of their childhood and exposes them to harmful working conditions. Use the following sources to learn more about child labor protection laws and history.

CQ Researcher
Reference tool/magazine that gives overviews of major topic areas (including child labor). Includes articles, lists of other resources, and Pro and Con arguments for most topics.

Child Labor
Examines the issue of child labor from a variety of international perspectives.
Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
Includes information on child labor laws, its cost to society, and possible solutions.
Gale Encyclopedia of U.S. Economic History
Takes a look at the history of child labor, the issues surrounding it, and how it helped shape the economy of the United States.
Global Social Issues : An Encyclopedia
Provides an overview of the topic of child labor globally.