Topic: poverty and developmental issues
2. Child labour continues to persist in India due to several interrelated factors. Universal social protection can play a crucial role in combating child labour in India. Examine. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Down to Earth
Why the question:
The article emphasizes the need for a united front in the battle against child labor. It highlights that child labor is a complex issue with various contributing factors, such as poverty, lack of education, weak enforcement of laws, and social norms.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the causes behind child labour menace and role of universal social protection in ending it.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving statistic relating to child labour in India.
Body:
First, write about the various measures to curb child labour and reasons for its continuance despite it – Poverty, inequality, lack of educational opportunities, slow demographic transition, traditions and cultural expectations etc.
Next, write about universal social protection – what it is, how it can help in curbing child labour. Cite examples and facts. Also, mention its shortcomings and how that can be addressed.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward and importance of ending child labour in achieving SDG’s.
