ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Smile and Learn English Decent Work and Economic Growth ???? SDG 8 ???? Sustainable Development Goals for Kids
Hello friends! Today, we’re going to learn about one of the Sustainable Development Goals, which is all about decent work and economic growth. These are two important topics that help make the world a better place. Let’s dive in!
A job is something people do to earn money or benefits. Jobs help us solve problems and meet our needs as a society. But what makes a job “decent”? A decent job means that everyone should have work where their rights are respected, they are treated fairly, and they earn a fair wage for their efforts. Decent jobs help people escape poverty and live better lives.
In many developing countries, finding decent work is a big challenge, especially for women and vulnerable groups. That’s why the United Nations has made it a goal to ensure everyone can access decent work and help economies grow. This goal also aims to end forced labor, slavery, and child labor. Sadly, many children still have to work instead of going to school, and this needs to change.
Did you know that in many places, men earn about 23% more than women for doing the same job? This is called the wage gap, and it’s something we need to fix to make sure everyone is treated equally. It’s not fair, right?
Young people also face difficulties finding good jobs. Often, the jobs they find don’t pay well or have poor working conditions. To solve this, we need to use technology, innovation, and increase productivity. This means creating new jobs that are safe and fair, supporting small businesses, and making laws that ensure equality between men and women.
To make sure everyone has access to decent work, governments and society need to work together. By doing this, we can achieve a world where everyone has the opportunity to work in a job that respects their rights and pays them fairly.
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Imagine you’re applying for your dream job! Pair up with a classmate and take turns being the interviewer and the interviewee. Think about what makes a job decent and ask questions that reflect fair treatment and equal opportunities. Discuss how these factors contribute to economic growth.
Choose a country and research the types of jobs people have there. Create a short presentation about the challenges people face in finding decent work in that country. Share your findings with the class and discuss how these challenges can be addressed.
Let’s have a debate! Split into two groups: one supporting the idea that the wage gap is a significant issue, and the other suggesting it’s not as big of a problem. Use facts and examples to support your arguments. After the debate, discuss ways to achieve wage equality.
Design a poster that raises awareness about the importance of ending child labor. Use drawings, slogans, and facts to show why children should be in school instead of working. Display your posters around the school to educate others about this important issue.
Think about the future and invent a new job that doesn’t exist yet. Describe what this job would involve and how it could help solve current economic challenges. Present your invention to the class and explain how it promotes decent work and economic growth.
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Hello friends! Today we’ll continue to explore the Sustainable Development Goals. We’re on the eighth one now, discussing two very important topics: the right to decent work and economic growth. Let’s get started!
As you may already know, a job is an activity that people do in exchange for a salary or benefit. Thanks to people’s jobs, we can provide solutions to our needs as a society. When we talk about decent jobs or decent work, we mean that everyone should have a job where their fundamental rights are respected, without discrimination of any kind, and with fair pay in relation to the effort they make. A decent job is a way out of poverty. When people are unemployed or even when they have a job but don’t receive a sufficient salary to cover their basic needs, they can’t live a dignified life.
In many developing countries, the issue of decent work is most common, affecting women and vulnerable groups the most. For this reason, the United Nations has made access to decent work and economic growth for everyone one of its Sustainable Development Goals. This goal also aims to end forced labor, slavery, and the use of child labor. Even today, many children do not go to school because they have to work, and this has to stop.
Here’s another fact: men earn an average of 23 percent more than women in many countries around the world. This is known as the wage gap, and it’s one of the biggest problems we need to address in order to create gender equality. It’s unfair, isn’t it?
The situation for young people is also concerning. It’s often very difficult for them to find work, and the conditions are often poor with low pay. To meet this objective, technological advances, innovation, and increased productivity are crucial, as they offer solutions to improve the quality of employment. However, we must also take care of the environment along the way. This requires the creation of new jobs with good and safe conditions, support for small and medium-sized businesses, and laws that promote equality between men and women.
For these reasons, ensuring that everyone in the world has access to decent work requires effort from all government administrations, as well as support from society as a whole. Together, we can achieve this!
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Job – A task or piece of work, especially one that is paid. – Many people have a job to earn money and support their families.
Work – Effort directed toward producing or accomplishing something. – Farmers work hard to grow crops that feed the community.
Economy – The system of how money is made and used within a particular country or region. – The economy can be affected by how much people spend and save.
Wage – The money paid to a worker for the work they do, usually on an hourly, daily, or weekly basis. – The factory workers received a fair wage for their hard work.
Poverty – The state of being extremely poor and lacking basic necessities like food, shelter, and clothing. – Many organizations work to reduce poverty by providing food and education.
Rights – The freedoms and protections that people have by law. – Everyone has the right to speak freely and express their opinions.
Women – Adult human females, who play important roles in society and the economy. – Women have made significant contributions to science, politics, and education.
Children – Young human beings who are not yet adults. – Children have the right to go to school and receive an education.
Equality – The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities. – Equality means everyone should have the same chance to succeed, regardless of their background.
Technology – The use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry. – Technology has made it easier for people to communicate and share information around the world.
