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Name: Linae Hendricks
School: St. Mary High School
Territory: Jamaica
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Subject: Communication Studies
Teacher: Mrs Elaine King
Unit: 1
Year of Submission: 2015
Table of Contents
General Introduction.. 4
Preface..
5
Theme
6
Topic...
7
Thesis.
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Rationale..
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Discussion...
10
Limitations..
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Evaluation of Source # 1
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Evaluation of medium. 15
Evaluation of context.. 16
Evaluation of content.. 17
Evaluation of Source # 2
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Evaluation of medium. 19
Evaluation of context.. 20
Evaluation of content.. 21
Conclusion..
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Appendix..
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General Introduction
This portfolio seeks to highlight the major concerns that
surrounds the developing issue of child labour in modern day
societies and to make persons aware of the effects and named
solutions to the issue. There is a main focus on the adverse effects
that this issue has on the life of the child. The resolution is
Preface
The poem written around the theme of child labour is a
dramatic monologue in which the persona tries to bring across the
idea that child labour is an issue that is not being noticed and
addressed by the Government as children are suffering without the
recognition of the authorities.
The poem illustrates the struggles the children have to go
through on a daily basis just to provide not only for themselves but
also for their families. And due to the fear they feel, the children
are afraid to report these cases to the relevant authorities.
Therefore, the purpose of this poem is to make people more
aware of the trending issue and how it affects the livelihood of the
child, not only short term effects but also long term effects.
The researchers information could be presented at a child
development seminar since this agency fosters solutions to
problems that surround the child labour issue. It could be
Theme
Topic
In what ways are children in Jamaica who are involved in
child labour affected by their involvement and what measures are
being taken to solve it.
Thesis
Rationale
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Discussion
Child Labour, according to the Merriam Webster Dictionary
is defined as the employment of a child in a business, especially in
violation of federal statutes prohibiting the employment of children
under a specified age. In a Jamaica Observer article entitled Child
Labour Horror- 16,000 being forced to work in JA written by
Donna- Hussey Whyte published on Monday, June 27, 2011
declared that there has been an increase in child labourers who
have to provide for their families economically instead of
attending school. Whyte quoted Mrs Marva Ximminies, Director of
the Child Labour Unit (CLU) who declared that we still have at
least 215 million children remaining worldwide who are engaging
in some form of economic activity. She also declared that Child
Labour is a major issue in Jamaica but it is not widely recognized
as persons desist from reporting such cases of child labour.
Children are becoming more and more involved in child
labour, especially the young males. According to the US
Department of Labour, 2009 findings, approximately 1.2% of child
labourers in Jamaica were males, compared to 0.6% females. The
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residing in rural and poorer areas are unaware of the effects that
child labour can have on the child.
Child Labour being a widespread problem poses a threat to
the children involved. With the interruption of their academic lives
being the number one effect. An article published in the Sunday
Gleaner, March 21, 2010 written by Phillip Hamilton, speaks to low
grades and the high chances of illiteracy in child labourers. It is
necessary also to think about the long term effects that the issue
will have. According to Allison Gamble, labour rights blogger
These young children who work, rather than learn, will continue
working through the rest of their lives without an opportunity to
increase their social standing in life.
According to Marva Ximminies, the practice of child labour,
limits their chances of them reaching their fullest potential and
Vision 2030s goal of skilled workers in occupational groups would
not have been met.
There is a need however, to reduce the occurrences of child
labour cases. Solutions are being found and recommendations are
being made Government based agencies in order to stop child
labour. Through the implementation of programmes such as the
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Limitations
In conducting the research, the researcher encountered
difficulty in gathering the credentials for the writer. However, this
was alleviated and the researcher was able to complete the
research successfully.
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Evaluation of Source # 1
The Observer article entitled Child Labour Horror- 16,000
being forced to work in JA was written by Donna Hussey- Whyte,
published, Monday, June 27, 2011. Donna Hussey- Whyte is an allwoman, reliable writer employed to the Jamaica Observer as a
staff reporter. She is very reliable seeing that she has had over 20
publications in the Observer including: Illegal Tours, Domestic
Workers and Children and Violence.
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Evaluation of Medium
The Jamaica Observer is a newspaper owned by Butch
Stewart which prints publications in Kingston. It was established in
the year 1993 and is now seen as the fourth national newspaper in
Jamaica. The information from the medium is certified reliable and
factual as well as it offer opinionated statements for which the
company holds no responsibility.
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Evaluation of Context
The researcher was absent at the time of publication thus
the researcher is unable to comment on the physical environment
and the time the article was written. However, the researcher
believes that at the time of publication there was a high rise in the
cases of child labour thus influencing the writers decision to
pursue the issue.
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Evaluation of Content
The article entitled Child Labour Horror- 16,000 forced to
work in JA contained information that pertained to child labour
being an illegal issue. The article declared that the issue has been
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Evaluation of Source #2
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Evaluation of Medium
Questionnaires were used as the medium to collect
information. Ten questionnaires were distributed amongst the
targeted population through the use of close ended questions as
the data is easier to quantify. Also, seeing that the respondents
identities are kept hidden and their information kept confidential,
there will be more truthful answers making the medium valid.
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Evaluation of context
A maximum of ten questionnaires were issued to ten
children on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at approximately 3:50 pm
in the town of Port Maria. The environment was filled with noisy
school children, motor vehicles and town shoppers. The chosen
persons were given five to ten minutes to complete the
questionnaires and were then handed back to the researcher. It
was a reliable medium as the researcher was able to observe and
also consult with the persons on how to answer the questions that
enhanced the credibility of the information received.
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Evaluation of content
The questionnaire consisted of thirteen close ended
questions. These questions were targeted at highlighting the
cause, effects and possible recommendations that pertain to the
child labour issue. All questions on each questionnaire were
completed and were returned to the researcher.
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Conclusion
The project was conducted to explore the effects child labour
has on the child and recommendations to solve it. In collecting
information for research, one primary source and secondary
source was used to gather the relevant information. A poem was
used as the reflective piece and was analysed to show how
language indicators are effectively used. The child labour issue
can be resolved by the collaborative effort of the citizens and the
Government. Serious actions need to take place so as to alleviate
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the issue so that children can feel a sense of security and a level
of support.
Appendix
1. Gender
Male
Female
2. Age
12-13
14-15
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
16-17
To what family type do you belong?
Single Parent
Nuclear
Extended
Sibling
What level of education are you currently at?
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
None
What reason do you have for engaging in child labour?
My family is poor and cannot afford much
I have no other choice because I was abandoned
It was my choice
I am being forced by my parents
What position are you in the family?
Eldest
Middle
Youngest
Which one best describes your situation?
I live and work on the streets
I work on the streets but go back home at the end of
the day
8. Where does the money go after a days work?
Buying groceries
School supplies
Savings
Gambling
9. Do you attend school?
Yes
No
10.
About how many times are you absent from school?
I dont attend school
1 day per week
2-3 days per week
4 days per week
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11.
12.
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