Date of Award
Spring 5-2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
International Studies
First Advisor
Andrew Manson
Second Advisor
Victoria Carty
Third Advisor
Joseph Pazmany
Abstract
Modern-day slavery is an international crime against humanity which affects millions of lives each year. Human trafficking, a form of Modern Slavery, has negative long-lasting implications on trafficked victims and society, particularly vulnerable members such as indigenous women and children. This study examines human trafficking and forced labor in Mexico with a focus on indigenous women and children. It uses a mixed methodology composed of both qualitative and quantitative data. Qualitative data is used to analyze historical materials related to Spanish colonialism in Mexico, while quantitative data is used to measure poverty, numbers of trafficked victims, and to establish the overall scope of the problem. This research also examines the role of organized crime groups in human trafficking throughout Mexico. It dissects the involvement of corrupt government officials in organized crime and human trafficking and explains the intersectionality of criminal groups and corrupted authorities and government officials.
Keywords: Modern slavery, Human trafficking, Sex trafficking, Child sex trafficking, Forced labor, Child labor, Indigenous groups, Mexico, Rebel groups, Organized crime, Cartel.
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Recommended Citation
Altuwaijri, S. (2023). Modern slavery: A thorough examination on human trafficking of indigenous women and children in Mexico [Master's thesis, Chapman University]. Chapman University Digital Commons. https://doi.org/10.36837/chapman.000488
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