Modern Day Slavery Discussion Questions
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1) There a many forms of slavery, Debt Bondage is one of them. How many of
all enslaved peoples are in this form of slavery today?
Half of all of them
2) How many victims of modern day slavery are women and children of those
what percent makes up kids alone?
71% women
¼ are children
3) VIDEO Question: According the speaker where does slavery exist? What
terrorist group actually released a pamphlet on how to obtain slaves? Does
Slavery exist only non-democratic countries, explain. Ultimately why does
slavery work according to the speaker?
It exists in every country, where there is a lack of government. isis. No,
there is even sex trafficing in the US. Because we are able to convince
others that they have no worth.
4) What is modern day slavery? Is there a global consensus on the definition of
slavery? What is it? What UN article states “no one shall be held in
slavery…?
Where someone is forced to work without being able to leave. Yes, “No
one shall be held in slavery or servitude; slavery and the slave trade shall
be prohibited in all their forms.” article 4
5) Name a few types of slavery and where it exists.
Bonded labor - Worldwide
Sexual exploitation -
Forced Marriage -
6) About how many are enslaved in the world today? What are the top two
major regions of the world where slavery exists?
40.3 million. China and Africa
7) Where is slavery most prevalent? Why do you think it happens in places with
these two conditions?
in poor countries and vulnerable minorities. It happens here because it is
easiest to take advantage and manipulate these people.
8) There are many forms of slavery, explain Bonded Labor by defining it,
writing about the specifics in India, (use the 5 W’s) and relaying the story
found on the video.
BONDED
when someone offers laborin exchange for a loan or to pay off debt
INDIA CASE STUDY:
People offer labor for medical help, houses ect. Then the people that
provided the loan will make them work longer than the agreed upon
amount and begin to threaten them.
VIDEO ON DEBT BONDAGE: Explain why Sarvathi’s debt is still being
paid and how?
Sarvathi’s debt is still being paid through her daughter and then her grandson
as they have to work like she did or else they lose their house.
9) Explain what Domestic Servitude is and what types of work it involves, why
is it easy to hide away? Who is most vulnerable.
when someone works and can’t leave. usually in private households so its
easy to hide. women and children are most vunurale.
10) Define Sexual Exploitation. How do many get into this position? What
other form of slavery can SE be considered, why? How are little girls
typically forced into this form of slavery? What percentage do they make up?
when people are made to do nonconsensual sexual activities. Victims of sex
trafficing. Can be Debt bonding. Little girls are forced by being used as
payment. 44%
11) Define Forced Marriage. What is expected of them?
marriage where one or both don't want it. Can involve forced labor, SE, or
domestic servitude.
12) Can you believe that North Korea has slavery? Explain what type of
slavery (in detail) is used in NK, how people in NK end up as slaves, and
who ultimately is the Slave Owner in this country?
Yes. A self-sanctioned labor system, lots of human trafficking, forced
marrige, labor camps instead of prison. people trying to leave und up
becoming slaves.
13) NK Video: Jihyun’s story—How was China involved in her story of
fleeing North Korea?
She was told that the only way to save herself and her brother was to marry
the chinese man
14) What drives the slave trade?
People in need of a job and the absence of law
15) DR Congo Case Study: What are the factors that allow for slavery to
thrive in the Congo? About how many miners are in the Congo? How
much of Congo’s GDP comes from mining?
The large number of refugees and internally displaced citizens. Between five
hundred thousand and 2 million. 22%
16) Congo Video: What kind of slavery is happening here and what
happens if they challenge the authorities?
They are making people into soldiers, and they kill you if you question them.
17) How many live in poverty in the world today?
765 million
18) What does it mean to be a part of a marginalized group?
To be discriminated against and being vulnerable to enslavement
19) Thailand Case Study: What countries employ the major fisheries in SE
Asia? What are the major products harvested? What types of abuse keep
the workers exploited? What is a main reason this industry still thrives?
Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, and
Vietnam. Fish. threats of violence, beatings, and sexual abuse and killing
shipmates. Bribing authorities.
20) Video Story: Thanapun: What was life like on the fishing boats that
Thanapun was on?
People falling off into the sea, no time to sleep or rest, being physically
exhausted
21) War and Conflict creates what?
labor networks
22) Iraq & Syria Case Study: Explain how ISIS is involved in slavery.
They capture lots of women and force them into SE. Women were also used
in trading with others as domestic servitude. Men were sold and trained as
soldiers
23) Video Story: Nadia Murad: What does she say ISIS came to do with the
women and children?
They treat them like merchandise and trophies of war
24) Haiti Case Study: What group is most a risk in Haiti? Who are these
kids? About how many find themselves in this category?
The Restavek. They are children whose parents could not support them and
they are sent away to live with relatives. About 286,000
25) Haitian Video: What is the mother’s response in regards to her own
child being one of these enslaved peoples?
She believes that that's the only way to take care of he child, even if she
doesn't like it.
26) What motivates a Human Trafficker?
To make money
27) How much money does Human Trafficking generate annually? What
major industries are linked to forced labor?
150 billion dollars. Cotton, tobacco, coffee, agriculture, manufacturing,
mining
28) US and Europe Case Study: What is the most dominate form of slavery
in these two places? What are a few ways victims get into this? In the US,
sex trafficking accounts for what percent of all HT reported? Where does
40% of all HT cases come from in the US?
Sexual Exploitation. Women get lured in with false promises of fame and
modeling. 73%. California, Texas, Florida, ohio, and New york
29) Natalie’s Story Video: How did she end up in the sex trade?
She trusted someone that ended up being a pimp
30) Whose responsibility is it to end slavery?
governments, international organizations, international lawyers, local
nongovernmental organizations, and multinational corporations
31) What are the four common tactics and strategies used to combat
slavery?
Toughen Law Enforcment
Build transparent supply chains
name and shame
spread the word
