On the recordJanuary 1, 1903
Child-labor is to be found here in some of its worst phases, as fostering ignorance and stunting physical development.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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gutenberg.orgW.E.B. Du Bois: “Child-labor is to be found here in some of its worst phases, as fostering ignorance and stunting physical development.”
Editor's note · Context
Describing the harsh economic realities in Black communities, Du Bois condemns child labor for its detrimental effects on education and physical well-being.
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