Human Trafficking

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses the social problem of human trafficking, particularly from the point of view of poverty and illegal immigration. It discusses a variety of social and economic problems that can be blamed for the phenomenon. The paper also discusses whether the problems giving rise to human trafficking can be seen as resulting from collective social problems or from individual indiscretion.

Table of Contents:
Social Problems: Poverty
Assistance, Prevention, and Legislation
Illegal Immigration
Conclusions

From the Paper:

"Creating legal and social systems for helping victims of human trafficking only addresses a small aspect of the deeper-lying driver of human trafficking. These systems indeed help only a small proportion of the majority victimized in this way. Systems should be in place to address the underlying social and economic phenomena that plague poor countries while rich countries and their citizens live in comfort and luxury. More than local legislation, official systems should also be put in place in target countries to help give citizens opportunities in their own countries. In this way wealth rather than poverty can be perpetuated."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Hidalgo, Ellie (2005, March 18). Human trafficking in the U.S.: A harsh reality. http://www.the-tidings.com/2005/0318/traffic.htm
• Thornton, Alexander (2006, April 10). Illegal immigrants keep the American Dream alive. http://media.www.mustangdaily.net/media/storage/paper860/news/2006/04/10/Commentary/Illegal.Immigrants.Keep.The.American.Dream.Alive
• United States Dept. of Justice. Fight Trafficking in Persons. http://www.usdoj.gov/whatwedo/whatwedo_ctip.html
• United States Immigration Support. Illegal Immigration. http://www.usimmigrationsupport.org/illegal_immigration.html
• Weissinger, George (2003, Nov. 7). The Illegal Alien Problem: Enforcing the Immigration Laws. http://www.immigration-usa.com/george_weissinger.html

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