• Beatrice Sackey Asomaning
• Dr. Sunowar Ameer

This study looks into the concept of “street-ism”- or the way of life of young people who are homeless and under no observation on the streets of Ghana and India. Street children is a big problem in Ghana and India. There are approximately 100,000 street children in Ghana and 11 million in India. In both countries, the main reasons for travel include poverty, family conflicts and violence. It is easy for children to travel, get abused and get sick. Religion has a huge impact on the health and well-being of street children. Street children can experience malnutrition, drug abuse and mental health problems. The study presents a socio-culturally nuanced addition to literature on street children by using a critical theory-based and qualitative ethnographic approach. The study’s conclusions detail how several factors influence teenage mobility on the streets, including poverty, school dropout rates, the dissolution of extended family structures, parental deaths, urbanization, adventure and personal income. Government, public organizations and individuals are all responsible for protecting and promoting faith. Some of the basic interventions that can be used to solve the walking problem are, Children’s education, and health among others providing access to services. Also, supporting families and communities to protect children from street violence. Dealing with the root causes of emotions such as poverty and family conflict. Street-ism has serious consequences on the health and well-being of street children. Street children can experience malnutrition, drug abuse and mental health problems.

Children, Streetism, Government, Health

"“STREETISM” : A SOCIO-LEGAL STUDY WITH RESPECT TO INDIA AND GHANA.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no.g159-g183, June-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406623.pdf

"“STREETISM” : A SOCIO-LEGAL STUDY WITH RESPECT TO INDIA AND GHANA.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no. ppg159-g183, June-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406623.pdf