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Abstract
For street children in Mumbai, gambling is mostly a social and recreational activity. This study is based on data gathered from a survey of 70 youths aged 12 to 24, two focus groups, and participant observation. It offers glimpses into various facets of their gambling, including age patterns, games played, venues, and how group and street subculture strongly influence participation. Street children perceive gambling as a “game of chance,” implying it is a form of recreation, not to be taken seriously. Given the pervasiveness of gambling and the absence of other recreational and money-saving opportunities, there is a need to design educational and preventive interventions for street children.
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Author Biographies
Kennedy Saldanha, PhD, is an associate professor at the School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University. His research interests include adolescent mental health, youth homelessness, postcolonial studies, diversity, and critical social work.
Barnabe D’Souza, PhD, is the deputy secretary general at the International Federation of Catholic Universities in Paris. He received a PhD from the University College of Worcester, United Kingdom. His research examines children’s and youth homelessness, addictions, street employment, community development, youth culture, social integration, social and financial inclusion, literacy counseling methodologies, and higher education.
Dakshayani Madangopal, MA, is the CEO of Don Bosco Research Center, Mumbai, India. She is a practitioner and researcher with interests in marginalized children and youth, migration, displacement, substance abuse, and youth culture. She is also actively involved in grant writing, program design, and evaluation.
