Childhood Yawn

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Childhood Yawn
Author Kameel Ahmady
Cover artistJalil Nourbakhsh
CountryIran
LanguagePersian
SubjectScientific-research
GenreSociology - research Social harm
PublisherRooz Publication (Iran)
Publication date
2019
Pages297

The book Childhood Yawn was coordinated by Kameel Ahmady, a British Iranian anthropologist and social researcher, and published in 2019 by the Society for the Protection of Children and Adolescent Rights in Tehran. The book sheds light on the issue of social harm and the rights of working children. It is based on a research project that Ahmady and his colleagues conducted at the behest and with the support of the Children and Adolescent Rights Protection Association. The research aimed to investigate the various dimensions of the prevalent problem of children littering in Tehran city. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

Contents

The topic and content of the book

This research is the result of field and analytical work by several researchers investigating the situation of child labor in Tehran and surrounding areas. [9] Lacking comprehensive and targeted studies on this prevalent social issue, and alarmed by increasing child exploitation, Ahmady and colleagues aimed to understand the phenomenon of child labor, examine contributing factors and propose solutions. Under Ahmady's supervision and with support from the Association for the Protection of the Rights of Children and Adolescents, the study "Stolen Childhood" was published in 2019 by Rooz Publications. The book analyzes child labor in 22 Tehran districts, shining light on the prevalence and consequences of this pressing issue. The researchers hope their findings will inform government agencies, NGOs, and child advocates working to address the problem. [1] [10] [11] [12] [4]

This research employs a qualitative, contextual approach. The study conducted 302 interviews in Tehran, over half of which were with child laborer's themselves. By centering children's voices and experiences, the research aims to shed light on the realities of child labor in the region. [5]

Book Results

The study first establishes key concepts and theoretical grounding. It then examines diverse manifestations of child labor across 22 Tehran districts. The final chapter proposes short-, medium-, and long-term solutions to mitigate and address the issue. The authors suggest interventions by government and non-governmental organizations involved in urban planning and management. By illuminating the scope and scale of the problem, as well as potential remedies, the work aims to spur action to protect vulnerable children. [1] [7] [13] [14] [4] [6]

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