VOICED: Exploiting children in Peru

VOICED: Exploiting children in Peru

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Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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In a neighborhood on the fringe of L2000, children as young as four are employed in brickmaking. A nonprofit organization has been working for ten years to get these children into school through a project called 'Child Laborers Get Their Rights.' Despite the challenges of persuading parents, who rely on their children's income from brickmaking, some families are choosing education over immediate financial gain. The program ensures children spend several hours in class and receive additional tutoring, although it makes for long days. The economic necessity of child labor in brickmaking remains a significant barrier to education.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the nonprofit organization mentioned in the video?

To increase brick production

To provide healthcare to children

To enroll children in school

To build new schools

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do families in the neighborhood rely on child labor?

Lack of adult workers

Economic necessity to meet production targets

Brickmaking is a family tradition

Children are more efficient workers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the price for 1000 bricks in the neighborhood?

$25.00

$30.00

$10.00

$17.00

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional support do children receive from the nonprofit organization?

Sports activities

Free meals

Medical check-ups

Additional tutoring

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a typical day like for children involved in the program?

They only attend school

They work all day and study at night

They work early mornings and attend school during the day

They have weekends off