Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

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This course will examine the various manifestations of modern slavery and other forms of severe labor exploitation that persist in the world today, including human trafficking, bonded labor, forced labor, and child labor. The social and economic forces that promote slavery will be analyzed, as well as an examination of how global supply chains are tainted by severe labor exploitation. The course will further probe the nexus of migration, gender-based violence, poverty, and the exploitation of minority communities in the context of modern slavery. National and international policy and legal frameworks meant to eliminate these offenses will be assessed. The course will also explore slavery in the past to better understand how and why slavery persists in the modern era.