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Human Trafficking In Mende Nazer's Slave

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Good morning ladies and gentlemen, youth from across the globe and members of the public. Today I will be discussing the multifaceted issue of human trafficking, a universal issue still frequent within today’s society. According to the US State Department, approximately 800,000 people are trafficked each year, with currently over 30 million victims. Through a diverse range of texts, the issue of human trafficking is generally perceived as a violation of human rights and is almost always portrayed negatively. This representation within contemporary media remains relatively accurate to the reality of the issue. However, the genre of media and the socio-cultural context in which the text is created heavily influences the depiction of the issue …show more content…

The novel is a recollection of Nazer’s own experience as a victim of human trafficking and thus reflects a more intimate perception of slavery. As a result, the text is deeply persuasive as the intended reading is supposed to evoke sympathy from readers. Nazer effectively depicts the struggles of her experience through the use of emotive language which successfully compels readers to comprehend the sorrow and misery of her situation. The narrative is written in the first person and this technique skillfully positions the reader through her perspective as a victim, which enables them to understand the true atrocities of human trafficking. She effectively conveys this through internal thought, within chapter 30 stating “...killing myself seemed a much better alternative than staying alive.” Nazer recognizes the bleak experience and portrays the sensitive issue with confronting thoughts, conveying her inner turmoil. This evokes a sense of hopelessness within the reader, enabling them to empathize with her struggle. This particular form of text is depicted authentically with genuine emotion whereas, in media forums such as film and documentary the portrayal of an issue is dependant on entertainment ploys used to amuse its audience, which distracts the audience from the harsh realities the issue. Whereas literary nonfiction content provides the …show more content…

Therefore effective representation within media is essential in providing a knowledgeable comprehension of topical issues. The representation of human trafficking depicted through Slave, The Price of Sex, and Trade of Innocents, provides insight into the logistics of the issue, however, the depiction of each text varies based on the type of platform or forum it is conveyed and the context in which it set in. Each representation respectively evokes sympathy from its audience, but the extent in which the brutality is conveyed is varied depending on the text. These texts reflect the common perceptions of human trafficking, however, the reality of the situation is becoming more increasingly alarming with communities still continuing to extort the rights of over 30 million slave trade victims. Only through looking beyond media and acknowledging the issue can we attempt to find a solution on a global scale. As more and more issues continue to plague society today, It’s important to reinforce a sentiment that Nelson Mandela so profoundly remarks. “We can change the world and make it a better place but it is in your hands to make a

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