Fighting the Traffic in Young Girls; Or, War on the White Slave Trade (eBook)

Various (Autor)

Ernest A. Bell (Herausgeber)

eBook Download: EPUB

2022
290 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654701415-7 (EAN)

Infos

In 'Fighting the Traffic in Young Girls; Or, War on the White Slave Trade,' Various authors delve into the dark world of human trafficking in the early 20th century. This collection of firsthand accounts, investigative reports, and legal documents sheds light on the heinous practice of white slavery, providing a stark portrayal of the exploitation of young women. The raw and unfiltered narratives within the book highlight the brutal realities faced by victims and the challenges of combating this pervasive form of organized crime. The book's direct and informative style brings to light a social issue that was often overlooked in the era. Various's juxtaposition of personal testimonies with legal documentation offers a comprehensive perspective on the complex nature of the white slave trade. The book is a valuable resource for historians, sociologists, and anyone interested in the fight against human trafficking, offering a compelling glimpse into a dark chapter of history that continues to affect society today.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 28.5.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Spezielle Soziologien
• Schlagworte: Anti-trafficking activism • antitrafficking literature • Campaign against prostitution • Chicago ministers • Child Exploitation • classic exposé literature • Early 20th-century • early 20th century literature • historical non-fiction • historical social reform • human trafficking fiction • marriage • muckraking fiction classics • Progressive Era books • Prostitution • social justice novels • social reform • social workers • the family • vintage social issue novels • white slavery narratives • White Slave Trade • Women • women's rights advocacy