Hey, Where's My Girlhood?

The video explores the history of child labor in America, highlighting the significant roles children, especially African-American girls, played in both domestic and factory work. It discusses the dangers they faced and the activism against such practices, notably by Elizabeth Gurley Flynn. The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 marked a turning point by making hazardous child labor illegal in factories, though it excluded domestic and agricultural work. Despite more laws today, child labor persists in agriculture due to economic needs.

What was the significance of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938?

In what ways do children still contribute to household income in modern times?