The Pros And Cons Of Human Trafficking

What is really considered to be Human Trafficking? Is it not listening when someone tells you no or is it deeper than that? Sex trafficking is the biggest issue that comes to mind when someone mentions human trafficking. Forced labor, which some would disagree, is also considered human trafficking. Human trafficking is all over the world, not just the United States. Not everyone is able to share what they have gone through after experiencing trafficking, but it needs to be held in a serious manner rather than being told to just put a smile on your face and move on from the situation.

Sex trafficking has been growing in numbers for quite some time. Pinpointing the exact definition of sex trafficking can be difficult, because everyone has their

Some major places this can occur include prostitution, strip clubs, and on social media. This is not something that just happens in person, but online as well including pornography or internet chat rooms, (Neal Davis Law). During the year of 2016, according to Emma Ecker, there were about 24.9 million victims of human trafficking, 4.8 million were sex trafficked victims. The US government is attempting to prevent the increase in numbers. They are, “Enhancing education and outreach efforts, including for at-risk populations; Increase access to social services for victims of human trafficking to increase short-and and long-term stability,”(The White House). There have been many court cases where individuals have not been able to plead their case, due to not having enough evidence. This is where the government could be providing more to help those who suffer mentally and physically. Sex trafficking is all

This can also be interpreted as modern-day slavery. A major example of forced labor would be child labor. While child labor is a major topic when referencing forced labor, it is not the only topic. As reported by Emma Ecker, in 2016 20.1 million victims were labeled as labor trafficking victims, globally. These victims were forced to work under threats. This is very prevalent in factories. 9.2 million were men, 10.9 million were women, and 3.3 million were children. These statistics show that not just adults are struggling with human trafficking. The law in the United States for child labor consists of being 14 years minimum for employment. The Fair Labor Standards Act also limits the hours worked by anyone under the age of 16 (Age Requirements). Each state has different laws that go more in depth of the employment of children. This can prevent kids from being overworked while they are still minors. More than not we can assume that a substantial amount of goods and services we receive daily are brought back to forced labor. “By supporting fair pay for workers and basing our purchasing choices on the fair treatment of those who make our products, consumers have the power to reduce the demand for labor trafficking,” (Labor Trafficking). Immigrants play an enormous role in labor