Sociology II · 20 marks
"The argument that has long held sway is that child labour, however unfortunate, is inevitable as long as households remained poor". Critically analyse the statement in context of Indian society.
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Informal Sector and Child LabourPoverty and InequalityCaste SystemEducation and Social Change in India
Syllabus: Industrialization and Urbanisation in India: (a) Evolution of modern industry in India. (b) Growth of urban settlements in India. (c) Working class: structure, growth, class mobilization. (d) Informal sector, child labour. (e) Slums and deprivation in urban areas.
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