A SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF DETERMINANTS OF CHILD LABOUR IN SHUJABAD CITY DISTRICT MULTAN PAKISTAN

Abstract

Child labour is generating a significant amount of coverage and discussion throughout the globe. It is more prevailed in developing and underdeveloping countries as compared to the developed ones. Pakistan is facing severe challenges in this regard as well. The present study endeavours to understand the determinants of child labour in Tehsil Shujabad District Multan Pakistan. A sample of 200 respondents was choosen for the study. Semi-srtuctured interviews were conducted from male children between 5-15 years. Simple random sampling in this quantitative study was utilized. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was utilized to analyze the data. The present research wants to understand the relationship between child labour and poverty, parental education and illiteracy. Present studty also explores the different forms of child labour in Tehsil Shujabad District Multan Pakistan. The present study results show that the probability of child labour increases by large size of family, low Income of family, and low parental education level. Awareness should arise among parents regarding child rights to have a better socio-psychological and physical well-being. Government should introduce new educational programs and policies in Tehsil Shujabad District Multan Pakistan regarding family size and well-being of children