Child Jockeys?

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Child Jockeys? Oct 12, 2007
Hi, I'm in my final year of university and writing my dissertation on exploited children. I've heard conflicting repotrs about whether child jockeys are still used in camel races in Dubai.

Does it still go on? If so, does anyone know which race courses/tracks I could find it? I'm keen to get some primary material for my research.

Thanks!

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Oct 12, 2007
I wouldnt be surprised if they still are. Dubai has advanced in real estate, beauty, roads but still lacks liberalism, proper morals and quality education. Very sadly.



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Re: Child Jockeys? Oct 12, 2007
shmuggly wrote:Hi, I'm in my final year of university and writing my dissertation on exploited children. I've heard conflicting repotrs about whether child jockeys are still used in camel races in Dubai.

Does it still go on? If so, does anyone know which race courses/tracks I could find it? I'm keen to get some primary material for my research.

Thanks!


According to the local press this practice is no longer evident in the UAE
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Re: Child Jockeys? Oct 12, 2007
sage & onion wrote:
shmuggly wrote:Hi, I'm in my final year of university and writing my dissertation on exploited children. I've heard conflicting repotrs about whether child jockeys are still used in camel races in Dubai.

Does it still go on? If so, does anyone know which race courses/tracks I could find it? I'm keen to get some primary material for my research.

Thanks!


According to the local press this practice is no longer evident in the UAE


Yep, apparently it's banned now and all the kids have been sent home. But I am sure they enjoyed riding camels.

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