Differences Between Slavery Vs Human Trafficking

Last Updated on March 19, 2022 by QCity Editorial Stuff

Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery that involves the exploitation of someone’s labor, body, or freedom for profit. The victims are most often children who are recruited by strangers on social media sites and promised an education. Some signs to look out for include: being afraid to speak, not having identification documents, bruises from beatings or torture, being hungry all the time, and having nowhere else to go. If you see any of these signs call authorities immediately! Read more here about how human trafficking differs from slavery in America before the 1800s.

As a society, we often toss around words and phrases without truly understanding their meanings. Two such phrases are “slavery” and “human trafficking.” Though they may seem similar, there are important distinctions between the two. In this blog post, we will explore the differences between slavery and human trafficking. We will also discuss the severity of each crime and why it is important to understand the differences.

The terms ‘slavery’ and ‘human trafficking are often used interchangeably, but there are distinct differences between the two. Slavery is the historic practice of owning human beings as property, while human trafficking is the modern-day equivalent of slavery, involving the exploitation of people for commercial gain. In this blog post, we will explore the key differences between slavery and human trafficking, and discuss why it is important to understand the distinction.

Comparison between Slavery and Human Trafficking

Type	Slavery is a type of forced labor that has been illegal since 1807	Human trafficking differs from slavery in that it does not involve movement, but instead involves the exploitation of vulnerable people by others who are often taking advantage of them for their benefit
System	Slavery is typically characterized by one person owning another person	Human trafficking usually involves the exploitation of an individual for profit or sex
Hereditary	Slavery can be hereditary	human trafficking does not have to be hereditary
Survive	Slaves do not have to work to survive	human trafficking does not have to be hereditary
Forced	Slavery is a system of forced labor that has existed for centuries	Human trafficking is an illegal trade in human beings and can occur within or across international borders

What is Slavery?

In the United States, slavery is typically associated with the trans-Atlantic slave trade from Africa to North America. However, this was not always the case. In fact, in New England and other parts of colonial America, slaves were present as early as 1638. Slavery existed for centuries before it became a moral issue. The modern form of slavery has been around since at least the 19th century when Africans were captured by Europeans or Arabs and sold into slavery on plantations across Africa or to European traders who would transport them overseas where they would be sold again upon arrival to plantation owners who would force these people to work on their plantations until they died under terrible conditions.  

The word “slavery” has many definitions, but it generally means an individual who is forced to work without pay. This article will discuss the history of slavery in America and how slaves were treated. 

The first mention of slavery in North America was by Spanish settlers in Florida starting around 1520. These early slaveholders had a system where they would bring Native Americans to Spain as slaves and sell them for profit. In 1619, the Dutch established the colony of New Netherland that became New York City, which included enslaved Africans. The French brought African slaves into Louisiana after 1724 when they established their colony there. By the time American Colonists revolted against British rule in 1776, about one-third of all Colonial Americans were enslaved people.

What is Human Trafficking?

Did you know that human trafficking is the second-largest criminal industry in the world, right after drug trafficking? It’s a global issue that affects millions of people each year, and it’s important to understand what it is and how to help prevent it. In this blog post, we’ll define human trafficking and explain its many forms. We’ll also talk about the signs to watch for if you think someone might be a victim of trafficking. Finally, we’ll discuss how you can help stop human trafficking both locally and globally. Stay tuned for more information.

Human trafficking is a global issue that affects millions of people each year. It is the third most common criminal activity in the world, and it is estimated that there are more than 20 million victims of human trafficking worldwide. Despite its prevalence, human trafficking is often misunderstood and misrepresented. This blog post will provide an overview of what human trafficking is, including its causes and effects. Additionally, we will discuss some initiatives that are being taken to address this crime.

Trafficking in persons is a serious crime and human rights violation. Every year, thousands of men, women, and children are trafficked across international borders. Some are abducted, others are lured with false promises of a better life. Traffickers prey on the most vulnerable members of society: displaced persons, asylum seekers, undocumented migrants, young girls and boys, and women and girls escaping violence or desperate for a better future. Victims are often subjected to physical and sexual abuse, deprivation of food or freedom, and psychological manipulation. Once they have been trafficked into forced labor or prostitution, they may be trapped there for years with no hope of escape. Human trafficking is a global problem that requires global solutions.

10 Differences Between Slavery and Human Trafficking

1. Slavery is typically characterized by one person owning another person.

2. Human trafficking usually involves the exploitation of an individual for profit or sex.

3. Slavery can be hereditary, but human trafficking does not have to be hereditary.

4. Slaves do not have to work to survive, whereas trafficked victims are often forced into labor and prostitution. 

5. A slave is someone who has been captured during the war while a victim of human trafficking could be anyone from a child sold by their parents to an adult tricked into believing they’re going on vacation.

6. Slaveholders are always trying to increase their holdings through breeding slaves, but traffickers may also sell off some of their “stock” when it suits them.

7. Slavery is a system of forced labor that has existed for centuries.

8. Human trafficking is an illegal trade in human beings and can occur within or across international borders.

9. There are many similarities between slavery and human trafficking, but there are also some differences.

10. The main difference between slavery and human trafficking is how it affects people psychologically.

Interesting Statistics or Facts of Slavery

1. In the United States, there are more slaves today than at any other time in history.

2. There are currently 27 million people enslaved worldwide.

3. The majority of slaves work in construction and agriculture.

4. Slavery is illegal everywhere but it still exists in some countries because it’s hard to enforce laws without a government or police force.

5. The largest slave population lives in India, followed by Pakistan and China.

6. Women makeup 60% of all slaves globally.

Interesting Statistics or Facts of Human Trafficking

1. Human trafficking is the second-largest criminal industry in the world.

2. The majority of human trafficking victims are women and girls, but men are also trafficked for labor or sexual exploitation.

3. There are approximately 4 million slaves in the world today.

4. Approximately 80% of human trafficking happens within national borders.

5. Trafficking has been around since ancient times when people were captured to be used as slaves by conquering armies.

6. It’s estimated that 1 out of every 6 females on earth will be raped or sexually assaulted during their lifetime.

Conclusion

Human trafficking is the exploitation of people for profit. Slavery involves one person owning another and exploiting them to produce goods or services. The slave trade was abolished over a hundred years ago, but slavery still exists today in many forms: sex trafficking, domestic servitude, child soldiers, and others. Unlike human trafficking which happens without consent from the victim; slaves are forced into their situation through violence, threats, and false promises. Human traffickers often prey on victims who have experienced past trauma such as war or other life-threatening events like natural disasters to make it easier for them to control their minds. Victims of human trafficking may be lured by false job offers with high salaries abroad before they find themselves trapped in situations where they cannot escape because language barriers prohibit communication with authorities or they are kept under the watch of armed guards.

References:

Resource 01: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/19/magazine/history-slavery-smithsonian.html
Resource 02: https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/human-trafficking/human-trafficking.html