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Human Trafficking Section

This session will explore the complex dynamics of human trafficking, particularly sex slavery, its profitability compared to drug trafficking, and the factors influencing these disparities. We will examine why sex trafficking is more lucrative, the role of market dynamics and competition, and the impact of economic conditions in source countries. Additionally, we will critically evaluate contemporary anti-trafficking campaigns and the socio-economic factors driving traffickers. Join us during office hours for in-depth discussions and to submit your thesis on these topics.

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Human Trafficking Section

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  1. Human Trafficking Section Jason Sherman – Spring 2012

  2. Logistics • Office Hours • 5-6pm in Greenhouse Café (by appt) • Midterm

  3. Competitiveness • What is sex slavery so profitable? Shouldn’t it be a more competitive industry? • Could reduced competition in the labor market of source countries hamper the incentive for exploitation and trafficking? • Wes (3-4pm) • What are the varying factors that cause such a difference in profitability between countries? • Sarah (3-4pm)

  4. Drugs vs. Sex Trafficking • Why is sex trafficking more profitable than the drug trade? • Why do you think the penalties for drug trafficking are so much greater than those given for sex trafficking? • Aria (3-4pm) and Justyna (4-5pm) • Finding an “escort” is easy in the U.S through open advertisements. Finding drugs is not, why? • Elisabeth (3-4pm) • How come more women have assumed a large role in human trafficking rather than drug trafficking? • (Shanen 4-5pm)

  5. Elasticity of Demand • What does it mean that the demand for sex slaves is elastic? • What do you think can be done to make the demand of the sex market much less elastic? • Jenna (3-4pm)

  6. Random Question • We talk a lot about innocent victims and evil traffickers. Is it possible that capitalism and huge inequalities between countries make the traffickers victims of the system too? Could it be that traffickers are desperate and can only get ahead by trafficking, and does this justify trafficking. • Ian (4-5pm)

  7. Midterm Exercise

  8. Midterm Exercise • Groups • Please email me your thesis to the following question: • Discuss the main critiques of contemporary campaigns to abolish trafficking in human persons.

  9. Midterm Exercise • Please write 3 topic sentences you will have for your body paragraphs and email them to me.

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