Forced labor
Forced labor
Forced labor (pronounced: /ˈfɔːrst ˈleɪbər/), also known as unfree labor, is a term used to describe all forms of work or service which people are forced to do against their will under the threat of punishment or violence.
Etymology
The term "forced labor" is derived from the Latin words "forcere" meaning to compel or force, and "labor" meaning work.
Definition
Forced labor is a form of modern slavery that involves coercion, either through physical or psychological means, to compel individuals to work without consent or pay. It is a violation of human rights, and is considered illegal by international law.
Types of Forced Labor
There are several types of forced labor, including debt bondage, human trafficking, child labor, and forced prostitution.
- Debt bondage is a form of forced labor where a person is forced to work to pay off a debt. The value of their work is often significantly greater than the original loan.
- Human trafficking involves the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of persons by means of threat, use of force or other forms of coercion for the purpose of exploitation.
- Child labor refers to the exploitation of children through any form of work that deprives children of their childhood, interferes with their ability to attend regular school, and is mentally, physically, socially or morally harmful.
- Forced prostitution is a form of sexual exploitation where individuals are coerced into engaging in commercial sex acts against their will.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Forced labor
- Wikipedia's article - Forced labor
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