Human trafficking is rapidly increasing around the world due to increased supply and demand. This illicit trade is hidden within the massive movement of people through migration. The increase in supply is due to globalization causing an increase in economic and demographic imbalance between the developed and developing world. Globalization has increased tourism which has enabled pedophiles to travel and many of them to engage in sex tourism. The expansion of trafficking resulted from the transportation infrastructure and the decrease in transportation costs. Demand is also increased by producers depending on trafficked and exploited labor in order to stay competitive in the global economy in which consumers want cheap goods and easily available
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“In 2006, the Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP) provide statistics, citing data from the International Labour Organization (ILO) that includes trafficking both across borders and within individual countries. According to their data, 12.3 million people worldwide are in forced bonded labor, child labor, and sexual servitude.” (Shelley, Louise I. Human Trafficking, 5). Although human trafficking and smuggling is illegal, due to it being such a vast trade it is impossible to prevent and completely do away with especially when law enforcement is contributing to the trade of these victims. Human trafficking is a multi-million dollar industry that majority of people on the inside aren’t going to give up, and majority of people on the outside that aren’t going to mess with. Not only are there financial and legal implications, but there are also health and psychological implications as well. The spread of sexually transmitted disease is a constant issue among human trafficking, affecting the health of many victims. Psychological issues also arise due to being beaten and raped multiple times on a day to day basis. Being raped or being a prostitute brings shame to the victims and their families. The consequences of trafficking are devastating for its victims and the larger community no matter where it is happening in the world, and unfortunately all of society suffers from such …show more content…
Human trafficking is the only area of transnational crime in which women are victims, perpetrators, and activists in crime. Although women are the number one victim in sex trafficking, unfortunately they also act as facilitators and help their “lovers” to draw in victims. Women may not hold the power in this trade, but because of women’s activism through non-governmental organizations, prevention programs are beginning to develop and have begun providing support to victims. Nonetheless, inequalities of global power has shaped the globalization of human trafficking by degrading women’s rights and equality in the eyes of society. Cultural perspectives play a huge role in why human trafficking is so prominent in other countries. Asian culture is an example of how culture influences human trafficking. The crossing of culture and trafficking can be generalized as similar to other countries, taking into consideration specific factors for a particular culture. The Asian culture emphasizes family by using the concept of filial piety to stress to their children to be obedient, submissive, respectful, self-sacrificing for the greater good of the family in taking care of their parents, and financially contributing to their family. With Asian culture being male dominant, boys are viewed as higher in value than girls. As a result, most girls are seen as property that
“In 2006, the Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP) provide statistics, citing data from the International Labour Organization (ILO) that includes trafficking both across borders and within individual countries. According to their data, 12.3 million people worldwide are in forced bonded labor, child labor, and sexual servitude.” (Shelley, Louise I. Human Trafficking, 5). Although human trafficking and smuggling is illegal, due to it being such a vast trade it is impossible to prevent and completely do away with especially when law enforcement is contributing to the trade of these victims. Human trafficking is a multi-million dollar industry that majority of people on the inside aren’t going to give up, and majority of people on the outside that aren’t going to mess with. Not only are there financial and legal implications, but there are also health and psychological implications as well. The spread of sexually transmitted disease is a constant issue among human trafficking, affecting the health of many victims. Psychological issues also arise due to being beaten and raped multiple times on a day to day basis. Being raped or being a prostitute brings shame to the victims and their families. The consequences of trafficking are devastating for its victims and the larger community no matter where it is happening in the world, and unfortunately all of society suffers from such …show more content…
Human trafficking is the only area of transnational crime in which women are victims, perpetrators, and activists in crime. Although women are the number one victim in sex trafficking, unfortunately they also act as facilitators and help their “lovers” to draw in victims. Women may not hold the power in this trade, but because of women’s activism through non-governmental organizations, prevention programs are beginning to develop and have begun providing support to victims. Nonetheless, inequalities of global power has shaped the globalization of human trafficking by degrading women’s rights and equality in the eyes of society. Cultural perspectives play a huge role in why human trafficking is so prominent in other countries. Asian culture is an example of how culture influences human trafficking. The crossing of culture and trafficking can be generalized as similar to other countries, taking into consideration specific factors for a particular culture. The Asian culture emphasizes family by using the concept of filial piety to stress to their children to be obedient, submissive, respectful, self-sacrificing for the greater good of the family in taking care of their parents, and financially contributing to their family. With Asian culture being male dominant, boys are viewed as higher in value than girls. As a result, most girls are seen as property that