Human Trafficking And Its Effects - 2309 Words

In society, there are always changes. Whether they are progressive or regressive, they are still considered changes. As Weinstein states, â€Å"Because everything is always changing, it is never a simple matter to decide among those trends and variations, which demand scientific attention and those that can be safely ignored† (Weinstein, 2010). Much like the Four Critical Episodes which involved millions of people and several organizations over thousands of miles of territory, there is a critical issue growing larger right underneath our noses. Human Trafficking is a very large problem that has been evolving over several years. It is widespread and becoming more and more prevalent in society. According to, Article 3, paragraph†¦show more content†¦We have to be the change agents in our world. This is a serious obstruction in our society as well as in many others. It could become the Fifth Critical Episode. We, as a population have the obligation to ensure socia l change and social justice on these issues. So, what exactly is human trafficking? Well, I provided the textbook definition but there are many ways in which trafficking can be carried out. Despite common misconceptions, trafficking does not require transportation or border crossing, and physical abuse or restraint does not always occur. The individual’s consent is also considered irrelevant (Project, 2012)!There is labor trafficking in which individuals are acquired through the use of force, fraud or coercion for the use of labor services (Resettlement, 2012). There are numerous forms of abusive practices that are linked to labor trafficking. The first is bonded labor or debt bondage. It is the most widely used method of subjecting individuals to slavery (Resettlement, 2012). It is usually well hidden and is the least known form of labor trafficking in today’s society. Victims of this form of labor trafficking become indebted to their â€Å"master†. Thei r labor is demanded as a means of repayment for a loan or service (Resettlement, 2012). Most never â€Å"pay off their debt†. Another form of labor that occurs is forced labor. Victims are forced to work against their will, and are threatened by violence or some other form of