What Role Does Ethics Play in Human Trafficking? When it comes to the issue of human trafficking and the role ethics plays, the issue has been controversial since states all over the world have different ideas, viewpoints, or opinions that each of those states may have on the issue. Before we delve deeper into this subject it is necessary to explain what human trafficking actually is. Human trafficking is defined as the illegal practice of procuring or trading in human beings for prostitution, forced labor, or other forms of exploitation. (Human trafficking, 2017) To put the definition into simpler term for the readers, this act could be used is “modern-day slavery”. The parties involved in smuggling will usually use force, coercion, or even both to establish their
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These individuals are now caught in the web of trafficking whether its labor, domestic or sexual, the terror that human trafficking victims have endured is so horrendous that it leaves us gasping for breath. Deontologists argue that we have a duty, or some would call it an obligation to treat others with respect, and we must take that dignity into consideration when dealing with them (Mosser, 2013). Human trafficking goes against every basic human right and in that aspect, can be viewed as immoral and wrong. When a victim is taken, often against their will they lose the basic freedoms we take for granted. "The law enforcement framework "is excessively prosecution focused," with little focus on prevention and is dependent on the "innocent victim." (Bravo, 2008) Ethical egoism argues that moral evaluations should be made based on our desires and goals. Quite simply put if it benefits me its right, if it hinders me it's wrong (Mosser, 2013). The offenders in human trafficking fall under this perspective. They are in the business solely for their own personal gain and do not care who is hurt and destroyed in the process. Emotivism is a view that quite
These individuals are now caught in the web of trafficking whether its labor, domestic or sexual, the terror that human trafficking victims have endured is so horrendous that it leaves us gasping for breath. Deontologists argue that we have a duty, or some would call it an obligation to treat others with respect, and we must take that dignity into consideration when dealing with them (Mosser, 2013). Human trafficking goes against every basic human right and in that aspect, can be viewed as immoral and wrong. When a victim is taken, often against their will they lose the basic freedoms we take for granted. "The law enforcement framework "is excessively prosecution focused," with little focus on prevention and is dependent on the "innocent victim." (Bravo, 2008) Ethical egoism argues that moral evaluations should be made based on our desires and goals. Quite simply put if it benefits me its right, if it hinders me it's wrong (Mosser, 2013). The offenders in human trafficking fall under this perspective. They are in the business solely for their own personal gain and do not care who is hurt and destroyed in the process. Emotivism is a view that quite