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The phrase "human trafficking" conjures up shocking images of modern slavery, abuse and victims. But are people who have been trafficked necessarily asking for protection? Rather than helping, is the language and terminology surrounding this very serious issue just part of the problem?

Human trafficking: Modern day slavery? - for iPod/iPhone The Open University

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The phrase "human trafficking" conjures up shocking images of modern slavery, abuse and victims. But are people who have been trafficked necessarily asking for protection? Rather than helping, is the language and terminology surrounding this very serious issue just part of the problem?

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    Human trafficking as the new slavery

    Human trafficking as the new slavery

    The phrase "human trafficking" conjures up shocking images - modern slavery that needs tackling, but are people who have been trafficked necessarily asking for protection? Rather than helping, is the language surrounding this very serious issue just part of the problem?

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    Transcript -- Human trafficking as the new slavery

    Transcript -- Human trafficking as the new slavery

    The phrase "human trafficking" conjures up shocking images - modern slavery that needs tackling, but are people who have been trafficked necessarily asking for protection? Rather than helping, is the language surrounding this very serious issue just part of the problem?

    Perspective: Human trafficking as the new slavery

    Perspective: Human trafficking as the new slavery

    The words slavery, abuse, victims and protection come hand in hand when discussing human trafficking - but some researchers are arguing that the terminology itself is part of the problem, not least, by removing the focus from the state and its policies.

    • 9 min
    Transcript -- Perspective: Human trafficking as the new slavery

    Transcript -- Perspective: Human trafficking as the new slavery

    The words slavery, abuse, victims and protection come hand in hand when discussing human trafficking - but some researchers are arguing that the terminology itself is part of the problem, not least, by removing the focus from the state and its policies.

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