The Invisible Face of The Covid-19 Period: Child Labor

Abstract

“Child labor” is often defined as work that prevents children from experiencing their childhood, diminishes their potential and dignity and is harmful to their physical and mental development. The article published in 1775 by British surgeon Percivall Pott on children working as chimney sweeps and their health risks shows the long history of child labor. With the Industrial Revolution child labour became more visible. Today, it continues to be universal problem. In 2019, the rapidly spreading Covid-19 pandemic negatively affected the economy and working conditions. The restrictions imposed during the Covid-19 pandemic have created a crisis in the economy and poverty rates have increased. With the closure of schools, children stared to be more involved in business life and faced the danger of working under harsh conditions. This article evaluates the Covid-19 period and its impact on child labor.