TheArtOfSimple: Cocoa Production in Ghana, Africa (THS, 2014)
What kind of tools are these boys using and why?
The cocoa production farms of Africa use some of the most poor humans around the world as workers. Often children are forced to harvest cocoa during hours they should legally be spending at school, for extremely low wages. As chocolate became a more popular treat people were looking to find cheap labor in places that cocoa grew. These large corporations resorted to cheap child labor, and even child slavery. In Fact, “The ILO calls the cocoa industry the worst form of child labor today. And these farms, mostly in Ghana and Ivory Coast, exist because of brands like Hershey, Nestle, Mars, and Cadbury—they all purchase cocoa from these farms, are all aware of their practices, and as of today, have chosen to do little about it.” These large corporations seem to care little about where their cocoa comes from.
In this photograph one boy stands while carrying a large wooden bowl and three young boys sit on stumps with large knives used for cracking open cocoa beans. Two boys focus on the work they are doing while one boy, closest to the camera, looks at it likely wondering what is was. The boys all look tired and overworked, yet they keep working, likely to never taste the chocolate they produce.
All over the ground there are sharp sticks and cocoa bean shells. One boy is not wearing shoes to protect his feet. The ground is littered with scraps they could easily trip on.
These boys are forced into labor by the plantation owner, taking from their schools and forced to work for little or no pay at all. The dirty clothing suggests they do not have a change of cloths and do not make enough money to buy them. Their lives consists of a constant struggle to stay alive, while the Robber Barons using them live a luxurious life.
What kind of tools are these boys using and why?
The cocoa production farms of Africa use some of the most poor humans around the world as workers. Often children are forced to harvest cocoa during hours they should legally be spending at school, for extremely low wages. As chocolate became a more popular treat people were looking to find cheap labor in places that cocoa grew. These large corporations resorted to cheap child labor, and even child slavery. In Fact, “The ILO calls the cocoa industry the worst form of child labor today. And these farms, mostly in Ghana and Ivory Coast, exist because of brands like Hershey, Nestle, Mars, and Cadbury—they all purchase cocoa from these farms, are all aware of their practices, and as of today, have chosen to do little about it.” These large corporations seem to care little about where their cocoa comes from.
In this photograph one boy stands while carrying a large wooden bowl and three young boys sit on stumps with large knives used for cracking open cocoa beans. Two boys focus on the work they are doing while one boy, closest to the camera, looks at it likely wondering what is was. The boys all look tired and overworked, yet they keep working, likely to never taste the chocolate they produce.
All over the ground there are sharp sticks and cocoa bean shells. One boy is not wearing shoes to protect his feet. The ground is littered with scraps they could easily trip on.
These boys are forced into labor by the plantation owner, taking from their schools and forced to work for little or no pay at all. The dirty clothing suggests they do not have a change of cloths and do not make enough money to buy them. Their lives consists of a constant struggle to stay alive, while the Robber Barons using them live a luxurious life.
PBS: Nine-year-old Karim Sawadogo works at gold mine (Larry Price, 2014)
How does this boys safety look jeopardized and why?
Eastern Africa’s Gold Mines use some of the worst forms of child labor today. As rich plantation owners strove for more ways to make easy money, they turned to child labor or slavery. Yet, “Miners earn little for their work — children even less. ILO surveys found children often were paid no more than $2 a day or only received food for filling buckets with gravel” (Larry C. Price). As Larry Price traveled the poverty ridden land of central Africa he began to understand how these children fought to support their families for such little pay.
In Larry Price’s photograph a nine year-old boy depends down thirty ft. hole with a sharp ax swung over his shoulder. The boy wears no shoes and no shirt, the only clothes he has on are a par of pants cut of at the knees. The boys eyes look yellow, as if he hasn't slept much in days, and he looks sad, almost like he is on the brink of crying.
Around the boy there are all sorts of logs being used as makeshift supports, so that the hole doesn't collapse on them. Behind the boy there is a snapped rope that looks like is broke off of something. The hole seems to go down past the boy for quote a ways.
The boy likely s working to support his family at the young age of nine. His lack of clothing implies that the weather is very hot and he does not make enough money to buy shoes or a shirt. The dirt encrusted in the cut pants suggests he has never washed them. His life is a struggle to support his family, while he underpaid for a dangerous job.
How does this boys safety look jeopardized and why?
Eastern Africa’s Gold Mines use some of the worst forms of child labor today. As rich plantation owners strove for more ways to make easy money, they turned to child labor or slavery. Yet, “Miners earn little for their work — children even less. ILO surveys found children often were paid no more than $2 a day or only received food for filling buckets with gravel” (Larry C. Price). As Larry Price traveled the poverty ridden land of central Africa he began to understand how these children fought to support their families for such little pay.
In Larry Price’s photograph a nine year-old boy depends down thirty ft. hole with a sharp ax swung over his shoulder. The boy wears no shoes and no shirt, the only clothes he has on are a par of pants cut of at the knees. The boys eyes look yellow, as if he hasn't slept much in days, and he looks sad, almost like he is on the brink of crying.
Around the boy there are all sorts of logs being used as makeshift supports, so that the hole doesn't collapse on them. Behind the boy there is a snapped rope that looks like is broke off of something. The hole seems to go down past the boy for quote a ways.
The boy likely s working to support his family at the young age of nine. His lack of clothing implies that the weather is very hot and he does not make enough money to buy shoes or a shirt. The dirt encrusted in the cut pants suggests he has never washed them. His life is a struggle to support his family, while he underpaid for a dangerous job.
Today in Pictures: Child Labor (Andy Murray, 2012)
What is this job and why is these boys ages filling it?
Child labor is an ongoing issue, even 100 years after the Gilded Age officially ended. This is a very serious issue that has been going on in many countries throughout the world. In this particular photograph, the child labor is occurring in the Philippines. It is a large issue in this country. According to abcnews.com, “the International Labor Organization estimates over 5 million children in the country aged 5-17, work” (Murray). This number of child labor is astonishing. Children of all ages go to dump sites each morning to scavenge any aluminum cans, glass, bottles, wood, or anything that will have the slightest resale value. Many kids in the Philippines are uneducated and choose to take this job in order to supply money for their families. This job is extremely dangerous and the environment is filled with dust, dirt, sharp objects, and ruins. Diseases, cuts, and respiratory issues are all serious damages from being in this environment. Yet, families feel obligated to do scavenging because they have no other way of earning money.
In Andy Murrays horrendous photograph, there are two very young men standing, and scavenging anything that appears to have value. The boy closest to the camera, who appears to be around 8, is only wearing long, old, grey shorts. The boy in the background, who is approximately 6, wears a very dirty, white wife beater and also has a small pair of orange shorts on. Both boys are covered in dirt and have large black, dust/dirt spots all over them, even their faces. Neither of them have shoes or gloves on, and they don't have anything to cover their faces. They are both concentrated on finding objects and do not appear to be worried about their own health. Both are lacking human necessities that are necessary in order to survive.
Surrounding the two young kids, there are many dangerous objects and dust which can cause serious consequences to their lives. On the left side of the picture, there is a shovel being used for digging a hole, small objects all in ruins and covered by dust on the floor and a boy looking around for utilizable objects. On the right side, there is a decently sized pile of wood and ruins all covered by dust. Behind it, there is an enormous pile of somewhat clean wood and not yet immersed in dust. In the background, there is an old roof top supported by tall pieces of wood. It does not appear to be stable and seems to be close to falling down.
While it is extremely difficult to conclude these young boys stories, it is appropriate to state that they live in the Philippines, where child labor continues to be on the rise. The children are attempting to find any objects that can be useful in order to sell it. The boys clothing implies that they are deprived of necessary clothing for this particular job. Despite the Philippines having a high climate, more clothing is essential in order to stay safe and be protected from this harmful environment. The dust/ dirt that is surrounding them and covering them implies that the environment is extremely dirty and that the junk yard is full of chemicals and diseases. The boys appear to be struggling with poverty and have gone to the junkyard in an attempt to find anything valuable. These two boys lives look very difficult and it exemplifies the issue of poverty and child labor throughout the world.
What is this job and why is these boys ages filling it?
Child labor is an ongoing issue, even 100 years after the Gilded Age officially ended. This is a very serious issue that has been going on in many countries throughout the world. In this particular photograph, the child labor is occurring in the Philippines. It is a large issue in this country. According to abcnews.com, “the International Labor Organization estimates over 5 million children in the country aged 5-17, work” (Murray). This number of child labor is astonishing. Children of all ages go to dump sites each morning to scavenge any aluminum cans, glass, bottles, wood, or anything that will have the slightest resale value. Many kids in the Philippines are uneducated and choose to take this job in order to supply money for their families. This job is extremely dangerous and the environment is filled with dust, dirt, sharp objects, and ruins. Diseases, cuts, and respiratory issues are all serious damages from being in this environment. Yet, families feel obligated to do scavenging because they have no other way of earning money.
In Andy Murrays horrendous photograph, there are two very young men standing, and scavenging anything that appears to have value. The boy closest to the camera, who appears to be around 8, is only wearing long, old, grey shorts. The boy in the background, who is approximately 6, wears a very dirty, white wife beater and also has a small pair of orange shorts on. Both boys are covered in dirt and have large black, dust/dirt spots all over them, even their faces. Neither of them have shoes or gloves on, and they don't have anything to cover their faces. They are both concentrated on finding objects and do not appear to be worried about their own health. Both are lacking human necessities that are necessary in order to survive.
Surrounding the two young kids, there are many dangerous objects and dust which can cause serious consequences to their lives. On the left side of the picture, there is a shovel being used for digging a hole, small objects all in ruins and covered by dust on the floor and a boy looking around for utilizable objects. On the right side, there is a decently sized pile of wood and ruins all covered by dust. Behind it, there is an enormous pile of somewhat clean wood and not yet immersed in dust. In the background, there is an old roof top supported by tall pieces of wood. It does not appear to be stable and seems to be close to falling down.
While it is extremely difficult to conclude these young boys stories, it is appropriate to state that they live in the Philippines, where child labor continues to be on the rise. The children are attempting to find any objects that can be useful in order to sell it. The boys clothing implies that they are deprived of necessary clothing for this particular job. Despite the Philippines having a high climate, more clothing is essential in order to stay safe and be protected from this harmful environment. The dust/ dirt that is surrounding them and covering them implies that the environment is extremely dirty and that the junk yard is full of chemicals and diseases. The boys appear to be struggling with poverty and have gone to the junkyard in an attempt to find anything valuable. These two boys lives look very difficult and it exemplifies the issue of poverty and child labor throughout the world.
Miners in Congo Are Trapped in Modern Slavery (Greg Krauss, 2013)
What is occurring and why?
Even after slavery was ended in the United Stated during the middle of the nineteenth century, slavery still continues in many countries today. It continues to thrive in many countries, especially in developing ones. Some of these countries include India, China, and many throughout Africa. In Congo, Africa, many people are forced to work in order to contribute to their substandard economy. According to brilliantearth.com, “hundreds of thousands of miners in the Democratic Republic of Congo—remain trapped in conditions that amount to slavery” Poverty rates are immensely high and job earnings are nearly nothing. Many children in Congo are either hired or forced to do gold mining. These young workers endeavor misery each day of their lives and the bosses of these workers make them feel powerless.
In Greg Krausses dreadful photograph, there are two african kids who are both approximately 8 years old. They are both standing, holding something which appears to be a long net or bag. They are both wearing rolled up soft pants, a T-shirt, and the one on the left has a light sweatshirt on. The clothes are noticeably dirty and has parts covered in dust. The one on the rights face is glancing off and is grimacing in pain. The other young worker has his head down and is concentrated on the object that they are both holding. The children appear to be suffering and are deprived of the basic qualities of a normal kids childhood.
Around the young workers, there are two peoples lower bodies, who appear to be much older than the kids working. The kids are in a body of water which is a distinct yellow color. Surrounding them are variations of miniscule rocks and extensive ones that rest on dirt. It is a dirty environment which can be dangerous due to the unbalanced rocks and unsanitary conditions.
Although it is extremely difficult to guess these people stories precisely, it is reasonable to infer that these two young workers are searching for gold in one of the high child labor countries such as Congo, Africa. These young workers are being utilized to find gold, particularly in small areas where they are capable of fitting. The clothes show that it is a reasonable temperature and it is not at an exhausting climate. The children do not have shoes which can cause many problems for their feet. Also, the job is demanding in all aspects especially for humans this young. They live a very abnormal life which is a struggle for them each day.
What is occurring and why?
Even after slavery was ended in the United Stated during the middle of the nineteenth century, slavery still continues in many countries today. It continues to thrive in many countries, especially in developing ones. Some of these countries include India, China, and many throughout Africa. In Congo, Africa, many people are forced to work in order to contribute to their substandard economy. According to brilliantearth.com, “hundreds of thousands of miners in the Democratic Republic of Congo—remain trapped in conditions that amount to slavery” Poverty rates are immensely high and job earnings are nearly nothing. Many children in Congo are either hired or forced to do gold mining. These young workers endeavor misery each day of their lives and the bosses of these workers make them feel powerless.
In Greg Krausses dreadful photograph, there are two african kids who are both approximately 8 years old. They are both standing, holding something which appears to be a long net or bag. They are both wearing rolled up soft pants, a T-shirt, and the one on the left has a light sweatshirt on. The clothes are noticeably dirty and has parts covered in dust. The one on the rights face is glancing off and is grimacing in pain. The other young worker has his head down and is concentrated on the object that they are both holding. The children appear to be suffering and are deprived of the basic qualities of a normal kids childhood.
Around the young workers, there are two peoples lower bodies, who appear to be much older than the kids working. The kids are in a body of water which is a distinct yellow color. Surrounding them are variations of miniscule rocks and extensive ones that rest on dirt. It is a dirty environment which can be dangerous due to the unbalanced rocks and unsanitary conditions.
Although it is extremely difficult to guess these people stories precisely, it is reasonable to infer that these two young workers are searching for gold in one of the high child labor countries such as Congo, Africa. These young workers are being utilized to find gold, particularly in small areas where they are capable of fitting. The clothes show that it is a reasonable temperature and it is not at an exhausting climate. The children do not have shoes which can cause many problems for their feet. Also, the job is demanding in all aspects especially for humans this young. They live a very abnormal life which is a struggle for them each day.