No life for a child: the small slaves to Pakistan's carpet trade cry for help
Article Abstract:
The Pakistani carpet industry employs between half a million and one million children as full-time weavers. These children work long hours, eat insufficiently and are physically violated for mistakes. These abusive practices observed in carpet shops are also common in other industries.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1996
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Are you an easy mark?
Article Abstract:
Becoming a victim of crime is frequently through not always a matter of bad luck. Sometimes people act in ways that can attract criminal acts. Sixteen questions are suggested, the answers to which may give individuals an indicator of whether or nor they are potential victims of crime.
Publication Name: Mademoiselle
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0024-9394
Year: 1999
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