American Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

Who are minorities? Who are street children? Are they important? Is there merit in understanding them? This paper tried to address these cardinal issues. It is extremely convoluted and intricate to arrive at a precise definition for minorities since according to Wikipedia contributors (2022) it cannot be only comprehended in terms of demographic sizes within a specific population. It is interesting to note that previous studies revealed that there are several definitions for street children. Although it is complex to offer precise definitions for minorities and street children, it must be acknowledged that there is a nascent body of research and literature. When this non-empirical research was undertaken there was no tangible evidence to clearly demonstrate that there is a sound understanding of minorities and street children. Because of this lack of research and dearth of literature on this to pic there is an apparent gap. Nonetheless, this paper summarized and analysed recently published literature on this serious and interesting issue. To get an accurate understanding of these two groups this research paid strong emphasis on the need to listen attentively, and thoughtfully to the voices and experiences of minorities and street children. It is imperative to listen prudently and meaningfully to the diverse opinions of these groups. Listening is necessary to try to understand the lives and shifting perspectives of these group. Although intricate and convoluted, it is strongly suggested that professionals, policymakers and indeed all citizens carefully take note of these voices.