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VOL. 4, ISSUE 2 (2022)
Child beggary in India: Child labour or slavery?
Authors
Gurdeep Singh, Satnam Singh Deol
Abstract
The study examines the child beggars in perspectives of child labour
and slavery. The study, conducted while applying the empirical-observational
approach and the non-participatory observation as well as the unscheduled
interview techniques, corroborates the child beggary not merely a form of child
labour but a form of slavery. The study argues that children indulged into
begging are compelled to beg for very long hours every day. They experience the
denial of basic rights with no access to hygienic food, rest, leisure,
education and security. Indulgence of children into beggary cannot be perceived
as labour activity as children never choose to pursue, rather are compelled by
the parents/guardians or the other party. Moreover, child beggars have no claim
over their earnings. Since beggary is the sole activity as well as identity
that the child beggars carry, they can be recognized as slaves of their
psychology and bond-slaves of their parents.
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Pages:97-103
How to cite this article:
Gurdeep Singh, Satnam Singh Deol "Child beggary in India: Child labour or slavery?". International Journal of Sociology and Political Science, Vol 4, Issue 2, 2022, Pages 97-103
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