Abstract
In this essay, the definition of contemporary slavery is derived from Kevin Bales in his book, Disposable People, which states that contemporary slavery is “The complete control of a person, for economic exploitation, by violence, or the threat of violence.” Contemporary slavery includes the slave labor of men, women, and children, forced prostitution, pornography involving both children and adults, the selling of human organs, serfdom, debt bondage, and the use of humans for armed conflict.
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Bell, Jessica
(2008)
"Contemporary Slavery and International Law,"
Human Rights & Human Welfare: Vol. 8:
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1, Article 30.
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