Social dimensions of child tourism labour: listening to children's voices in two Mexican rural communities

Children in Mexico's Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve actively engage in remunerable tourism labour during the season, contributing to their livelihoods and development while facing risks of physical harm and health issues. This study, based on children's own accounts, reveals that such participation also reinforces traditional gender roles. Conducted through qualitative methods centered on child informants, the research highlights the need for comprehensive understanding of tourism's social dimensions, offering practical and methodological insights to address these complexities.

Monterrubio, C., Muñoz, G. R., & Barrios, J. M. D. (2016). Social dimensions of child tourism labour: listening to children’s voices in two Mexican rural communities. International Journal of Tourism Policy, 6(2), 147. https://doi.org/10.1504/ijtp.2016.077969