From 1980 to 2000, child labor rates across the world fell by more than a quarter. Much of the explanation for this decrease resides in development processes broadly associated with the demographic transition. Net of these internal dynamics, however, globalization may also have played a role. Previous studies have examined the effect of trade and…

Reports on the childhood antecedents of the sexual division of labor, analyzing the family chores and paid employment of boys and girls, ages 2 to 17. Data show family background characteristics and structure have little impact compared to sex and age as determinants of sex typing. (Author/APM)