Human Trafficking and Contemporary Slavery: An Essential Text
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Copyright: 2020
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This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to human trafficking and contemporary slavery, examining the issue from historical, social, legal, and global perspectives. It begins by defining human trafficking and distinguishing it from related concepts such as human smuggling and modern slavery, while also exploring how traffickers operate and how victims can be identified.
The text further analyzes the historical roots and contemporary forms of trafficking, including sexual exploitation, forced labor, and child soldiering, as well as the social, economic, and cultural factors that contribute to its persistence worldwide. It also examines regional patterns of trafficking across continents and highlights global responses, including governmental, international, and religious efforts to combat the problem. Finally, the book addresses research methods, theoretical frameworks, and policy implications, equipping readers with the tools to critically analyze and respond to human trafficking in both academic and applied contexts.
Part I Introduction and Overview
Chapter 1 Introduction and Overview of Human Trafficking
What Is Human Trafficking?
Identifying a Victim of Trafficking
Human Smuggling
Human Trafficking versus Migrant Smuggling
Human Trafficking versus Contemporary Slavery
Common Routes of Trafficking in Persons
Profiling Human Traffickers
Modus Operandi of Traffickers
Summary
Discussion Questions
Chapter 2 Historical Context of Human Trafficking and Contemporary Slavery
The Triangular Slave Trade
Whiteness and White Slavery
Human Trafficking During and Post WWII
Summary
Discussion Questions
Part II Incidence of Human Trafficking
Chapter 3 Forms of Human Trafficking
Introduction
Human Trafficking for Sexual Enslavement
Human Trafficking for Labor Exploitation
War-Related Trafficking and Child Soldiers
Summary
Discussion Questions
Chapter 4 Causes of Human Trafficking
Causes of Human Trafficking: Interplay of Traditional Slavery and Racism
Push and Pull Factors Responsible for Human Trafficking
Role of Sociocultural Practices in Contemporary Slavery and Human Trafficking
Summary
Discussion Questions
Chapter 5 Types of Human Trafficking around the World
Human Trafficking in Europe
Human Trafficking in Africa
Human Trafficking in Asia
Summary
Discussion Questions
Part III Response to Human Trafficking around the world
Chapter 6 Global Cooperation and Approaches to Antihuman Trafficking Activism: U.S. Response to Human Trafficking
Approaches to the Fight against Trafficking in Persons
Country and International Community Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons and Contemporary Slavery
Summary
Discussion Questions
Chapter 7 Religious Responses to Human Trafficking
Evangelism on Justice and Love: Advocacy and Education on Human Trafficking by Religious Groups and Leaders
Rescue and Partnership Programs among Religious Communities
Post Rescue Restoration and Rehabilitation
Summary
Discussion Questions
Chapter 8 Researching Human Trafficking: Techniques, Challenges, and Policy Implications
The Research Steps
Quantitative and Qualitative Research Approaches
Sample and Population of Social Research
Probability Sampling Techniques (Quantitative)
Nonprobability Sampling Techniques (Qualitative)
Techniques of Data Collection
Qualitative Techniques of Data Collection
Data Analyses
Limitations of Human Trafficking Research
Dissemination of Information and Policy Implications of Research on Trafficking in Persons
Summary
Discussion Questions
Chapter 9 Theories and Models Applicable to Human Trafficking and Contemporary Slavery
What Is Theory?
Applicable to the Crime of Trafficking in Persons
Application of Theory in Antihuman Trafficking Advocacies
Summary
Discussion Questions
C. Nana Derby is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice. In her leadership role, she oversees academic programs and faculty within the department while contributing to teaching and scholarship in the social sciences. Her work focuses on areas related to sociology, social work, and criminal justice.