Assignment:
- What is human trafficking?
- How pervasive is the problem? (Use statistics.)
- What should the United States' role, including law enforcement, be in human trafficking?
- Do you consider this case to be "slavery" or do you believe that is hyperbole?
- What should the United States' role be in human trafficking outside of the U.S.A., if any?
- Should the U.S. get involved in other countries' affairs (such as India)? Explain. (If "yes," what should they do?) (If "no," why not?)
- This incident happened in 2007, have things improved?
- Final thoughts.
The 21st Century Slave Trade
Kristof, N. (2007, April 22). The 21st-century slave trade. The New York Times.
Other helpful links:
Human Trafficking Awareness Partnerships (HTAP)
Trafficking in Persons Report 2017
Trafficking in persons report June 2017. (2017, June). U.S. Department of State.