Modern Slavery: Investigating a MonstrosityRubbing the vintage lamp you bought on eBay will not give you a genie who, in his booming voice, would echo: "Master, your wish is my command!" And thus become your slave. But just because you're not a character from The Arabian Nights or living in the era of transatlantic slavery doesn't mean you've missed the opportunity to own a slave. In fact, living in the 21st century has made owning a slave much easier and more affordable. Mention of the word slavery brings to mind images of black people being chained and brought to America on ships; images associated with a form of slavery that existed before 1865 mainly in South America. But the truth is that slavery is as old as human civilization. It has existed in almost every culture and exists to this day. This year's Oscars inspired me to write this article, when Steve McQueen, director of the critically acclaimed film 12 Years a Slave, said: “I dedicate this award to everyone. the people who endured slavery and the 21 million people who still suffer from slavery today. “Everyone deserves not only to survive, but to live,” he said. "This is Solomon Northup's most important legacy. "The purpose of this essay is to familiarize readers with the phenomenon of "modern slavery" and to expose the ugly face of contemporary slavery. What is modern slavery? Kevin Bales has various meanings. There are definitions provided by international conventions and those that exist in people's minds, but the term "slave" can be interpreted differently in different languages. Dr. Bales suggests that slavery was "presented" differently at different times...... middle of paper ......tors which are made with Coltan. 64% of Coltan reserves are located in Congo where children work endless and tiring hours. The chocolates and coffee you enjoy are brought to your table by approximately 200,000 child slaves working in the Ivory Coast alone, harvesting 40% of the world's cocoa beans. Justin Dillon, former musician and abolitionist who, at the request of the American state, developed the footprints of slavery. in 2011 works. Headquartered in Oklahoma to eradicate slavery from some of the brands we love. Similar to Dillon, there are various abolitionists and human rights activists trying to eradicate slavery. But the very existence of modern slavery is an antithesis to the codes of humanity. It is a black stain on the face of our existence which, over time, has only expanded and consumed millions of innocent lives in its dark shadow...