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social science subjects > sociology > crime and deviance > sex trafficking
... > social science subjects > sociology > social problems > social problems encyc > crime and deviance > sex trafficking
social science subjects > politics and international relations > global studies > global economic issues > sex trafficking
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > crimes and offenses > public order offenses > prostitution > sex trafficking
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > crimes and offenses > crimes against persons > sex offenses > prostitution > sex trafficking
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > behavior (psychology) > sexual activity > prostitution > sex trafficking
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > physical and biological development > sexual activity > prostitution > sex trafficking

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sex trafficking  

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  • Human trafficking is a global phenomenon—a part of the hidden illegal global economy—and can be considered a form of exploitative labor migration. Sex trafficking is a type of human trafficking in which persons are forced to engage in prostitution by deception or coercion. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Studies; Sex Trafficking]

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