“There is work that profits children, and there is work that brings profit only to employers. The object of employing children is not to train them, but to get high profits from their work.”
Quote by Lewis Hine
Work
Lewis Hine: photographs of child labor in the new South
Presenting a collection of poignant images, the book delves into the lives of young workers in the Southern United States, highlighting the conditions and experiences of child laborers during the early 20th century. Lewis Hine's photographs serve as a testament to the historical context and the human impact of this labor practice. more
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Lewis Hine
Lewis Hine was an American photographer renowned for his photographs of child labor and impoverished children. His work profoundly exposed social issues and had a significant impact on improving child labor conditions. more
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