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Term "pimp" is used
A pimp, defined as "a person, especially a man, who solicits customers for a prostitute or a brothel, usually in return for a share of the earnings; pander; procurer." Today, pimps can be anyone, often aged 13 to 45. They may initially pose as a boyfriend and show very manipulative charcteristics. It is likely that they have little education, may seem to be rich, and are unemployed. Pimps are money hungry and will sell to any and eveyone. Customers are anyone who can afford them. -
Political Issue
Sex trafficking became a political issue in the 1900s. -
Origin of Sex Trafficking
The issue of sex slavery has been around since the dawn of time. It is hard to discern who initiated the business. There is no way to determine the location of the origin of the industry. While there is no specified target, an overwhelming 98% of victims are women and children. -
International Agreement for the Suppression of the White Slave Traffic
The International Agreement for the Suppression of the White Slave Traffic was drafted. It was designed to prevent the growth of the international slave trade. -
An investigation on the "Importation and Harboring of Women for Immoral Purposes"
The US informed citizens that a large number of immigrant women and girls were being brought to the country and used for sex. Because pimps are so desperate, sex slaves are transported by any means possible. -
There are known sex trafficking traders.
402 known traders of women are recognized in Hamburg, Germany, as well as 604 in Eastern Europe. -
Origin and Definition of the Term
The term "sex trafficking" is very modern. It was coined in the 1980s. It is defined by the TVPA as "a criminal act when a minor is used for a commercial sex act or force, while fraud or coercion is used to compel an adult (over 18) to perform a commercial sex act." -
Sex Slavery Today
Demographic analysis has reported that there are millions of people who have been victims to the industry of sex slavery. Ethnicity, race, background;none of it matters to the person abusing the rights of these people.There have been no reported changes of targeted buying.But due to the rapid development of technology,the business has only grown, making it easier to target and influence the masses.However,it has also left a technological trail of evidence, causing the perpertrators to be at risk
