Ask the Professor

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER

Calling inquiring minds!

Do you wish you could learn more about the big social issues facing our world today? Do you thirst for knowledge about child labour, sweatshops, child soldiers, war, HIV/AIDS, poverty, homelessness and hunger? Do you crave more information about the political situations that leave so many children vulnerable? Do you want a better understanding of human rights and children’s rights?

If so, you’ve come to the right place!

“Ask the Professor” is a new, interactive web page built to answer all of your burning questions about these important issues. Submit your questions* here, and twice a month our expert will pick one and post a detailed response!

Our expert, Dr. Jonathan White, is a professor of Sociology and Political Economy at Bridgewater State College in Massachusetts. He specializes in issues of poverty, inequality, globalization, human rights and public sociology, and he has the answers you're looking for!

This is a great way to expand your knowledge about the issues affecting our global community. Plus, you’ll be able to see how your efforts with Free The Children are truly changing the world!

Please e-mail your questions to asktheprofessor@freethechildren.com.

*The questions selected to be answered will be chosen at the discretion of Free The Children. Submitting a question does not guarantee a posted answer.