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19Aug

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Education, Human Trafficking

Debt Bondage Is Hidden in Plain Sight

The Bougie Aunt | Published 2:00 p.m. E.T. August 19, 2020 10 minute read SUPPORT DEBT BONDAGE WORKERS BY CLICKING ON THE LINKS! WHAT IS DEBT BONDAGE? Debt bondage, also called bonded labor, is where a worker enters themselves into slavery through accepting a loan or falling heir to a debt. When a worker accepts a loan, it is usually through false promises by an employer that the worker can reimburse him/her. However, as time passes, and more debt acquires, workers find themselves in slavery - hidden in plain sight. If the worker was not able to reimburse their employer by their death, usually the employer will pass the debt onto a family member. Thus, making debt bondage generational. HISTORICAL CONNECTIONS TO DEBT BONDAGE Involuntary servit...

The Untold Truth of Labor Trafficking

The Bougie Aunt | Published 9:00 p.m. E.T. August 15, 2020 10 minute read SUPPORT LABOR TRAFFICKING VICTIMS BY CLICKING ON THE LINKS! WHAT IS LABOR TRAFFICKING? Labor trafficking is a type of human trafficking where victims are instructed to perform activities through the usage of fraud, coercion, or force. Labor trafficking occurs in both the illegal and legal sectors of economies. The hot spot sectors are the following: agriculture, construction, electronics manufacturing, mining/fishing/forestry, textile and apparel manufacturing, transportation, and warehousing. The industries where labor trafficking is prevalent is alarming because most of them can be further categorized into private sectors. And, every single industry listed is vital f...

Sex Trafficking Is Not One-Dimensional

The Bougie Aunt | Published 9:00 a.m. E.T. August 01, 2020 10 minute read SUPPORT HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS BY CLICKING ON THE LINKS! Human trafficking is a horrible, disturbing activity that disrupts and stains a victim for their entire life. The links (paid links) I posted support organizations that empower victims of human trafficking. It helps them take back the power they have lost over their own life. I searched for products that I will be buying as well to guarantee the authenticity of me promoting them. But either way, if you click on the links, you will be helping rid this world of human trafficking. Enjoy the rest of the article! WORLD HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS DAY Two days ago, July 30, was World Human Trafficking Awareness Day. A...