Childhood in slavery

Selma Aparecida Araújo Campos

ABSTRACT

The work of children and adolescents as a source of income for needy families is the focus of discussion in the

present study, aiming to draw the limits between the dignity of work developed by it and the situation of total

exploitation of these minors, especially those under 14 years of age. The need for these children to contribute to

household expenses distorting the principle that parents should raise and educate their children, providing them

with the necessary conditions for healthy development and moving them away from risky situations justifies

this study, since the exploitation of child labor is usually tied to poverty. The general objective of this study is

to draw a parallel between child labor and slave labor to analyze the socioeconomic conditions of families that

end up leading their children to the labor market, although informal and prohibited by our legal system, which

leads them to explore the work of these children. And the specific goals in identifying other forms of child

slavery. As methodology, we used bibliographical research in books, magazines, articles, and sites specialized

in the subject, and in the current legislation.

Keywords: Child labor. Exploitation. Slavery.