Slavery - Developing Recognition Of Human Rights Flashcards
1
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What is Slavery?
A
Forced labour in which a person is considered to be the legal property of another, pre-dates record history.
2
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What is Debt Slavery?
A
Being forced to pay off a loan with labour rather than money.
3
Q
When did Slavery Begin to be Abolished?
A
Largely began in the 18th century when rationalist people viewed slavery as violating the rights of man.
4
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When did the UDHR Prohibit Slavery?
A
The end of World War Two, under Article 4.
5
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What’s the Estimate of Enslaved People Today?
A
27 million people (statistic from the International Labour Organisation).
