Understanding Recruitment Practices of Human Trafficking

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

© 2023 by SSRG - IJHSS Journal

Volume 10 Issue 1

Year of Publication : 2023

Authors : Rehema J. Magesa

10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V10I1P106

How to Cite?

Rehema J. Magesa, "Understanding Recruitment Practices of Human Trafficking," SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 10,  no. 1, pp. 34-41, 2023. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V10I1P106

Abstract:

Millions of people are trapped in the cycle of human trafficking. A lot of legal structures have been put forward to stop this crime; however, it is believed that it is persistent. Little is known about the traffickers, how they operate and who they are. It is with this concern that this study was conducted in Arusha, Tanzania. The study involved 400 respondents from seven district councils of the Arusha Region. Both probability and non-probability methods were utilized to sample the respondents. Data was collected using a questionnaire, face-to-face and key informant interviews and focus group discussions. It was reported that the women (96%) are the main perpetrators of trafficking in person and normally use false promises, fraudulent techniques and even force. These women are either relatives or friends of the victims or their families. During recruitment, Parents send their kids to relatives or friends abroad or in urban areas (54%); Family members entrust wealthier persons or members of a community (52.8%); and trafficker offer opportunities, better lives and well-paying jobs. From the study, it is concluded that much as men were also involved in the trafficking of young women, females as the main recruiter as compared to men though through the eye of the lawmen, are seen as the main culprit. This study is believed to add more information to the world of academics, which seeks to know much information on human trafficking to end it.

Keywords:

Human, Trafficking, Recruitment, Women, Perpetrators.

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