We described human trafficking above but sex trafficking is a little more specific.
Here is a definition: Sexual slavery is the coercion of unwilling people into different sexual practices.
Let's talk about Prostitution.
Prostitution: Though prostitution is not limited by gender, the majority of prostitutes are women. Typically, prostitution involves women servicing men sexually, for compensation. It goes back as far as 2400 BC in places like Mesopotamia, Egypt, Rome and Greece. Over time there have been societies that permitted, and even encouraged, prostitution. There have also been societies that have regulated and outlawed it, even going so far as to make it punishable by death. This dichotomy exists even today.
For example,
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This is Nevada.
Nevada is the only state in the United States in which prostitution is a legal, tax paying job. The deal is, prostitution is only legal in well-regulated brothels. But it's legal.
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This is Sudan.
Worldwide, it's about 50/50 as to the legality of prostitution.
Here is a pretty basic definition of prostitution: the practice or occupation of participating in sexual activities for payment. Anyone over age 18 who, of their own will, offers him- or herself for sexual services.
What is the difference between prostitution and sex trafficking?
Both have to do with sexual relations, that's pretty basic. But look at the definitions again and you will notice a pretty stark difference.
The difference is will.
Though prostitutes may not be glad to be involved in the sex trade, they participate willingly. As soon as the pimp uses force, coercion, fraud, or threat to keep the prostitute involved, it becomes human trafficking. Another stipulation is that anyone under age 18 is never considered a prostitute, rather he or she is always considered a victim of human trafficking.
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