Colonial vs Consent

Within my class we have been focusing on the themes of slavery, which has wonderful connection to my topic. The idea that slavery has changed is evident throughout our society.



Back in colonial times, slavery was everywhere. It was part of life in the southern United States, which had connections around the world. Slavery was not only legal, but accepted by society as natural fact and romanticized for people. Most of the original slaves were forced into slavery. They were brought to different parts of the world by force. In response, slaves were forced into isolation from both culture and family. They were dehumanized and used as profit. Having slaves shipped around the world, made slavery expensive and commodity. It became a battle of control through violence and exploitation, which would last for generations and in most cases be permanent.

In the world of slavery now, it becomes a secretive battle. Invisible and unknown to a person that doesn’t care to take a second and stop and see the problem of human trafficking all around the world. It has become immoral, unlawful, and politically/socially incorrect to be affiliated with slaves and slavery.

Even though slavery is seen as a horrific thing, people are somehow connected in their everyday activities. A great deal of products Americans consume everyday are made in sweat shops in other parts of the world and even different foods we eat have been harvested my slave labor.

This new slavery focuses on the whole idea of consent. Slaves are put into these situations because they want to make something better for themselves and their families. They become forced into a couple different types of slavery, things such as debt bondage, contract slavery, human trafficking, and chattel. These all become types of forced labor either in the house doing choirs or on the streets performing sexual favors. Slaves are now seen as temporary and replaceable. They can be disposed of at any time.

The biggest fear is that children slaves become completely invisible to the normal person. They are exploited and disposed of at anytime. Children slaves become so isolated that they have no other chose but to be exploited. They see no way out ................. in a world of high demand for sex and children that people are not afraid to loss a little to gain a lot.