| Every day, several anonymous persons who lack the economic wherewithal to support themselves in their country of origin move across borders in search of a better life, real or imagined. In this discussion, we offer that these individuals constitute the new generation of global merchandise seldom spoken of, albeit growing in numbers in the globalization age. These migrants are the victims of a global economy in search of goods and services that can be obtained at the cheapest price, regardless of the cost to those offering these services. This reflection contributes to the discussion pertaining to sexual trafficking as a growing global human and economic issue, one developed nations can no longer continue to ignore. |
Updated 03/19/2014