enslaves

Enslavement is a system where individuals are treated as property and are owned by another person. Enslaved people are forced to work without pay and have no personal freedom. Their labor can be used for various purposes, including agriculture, domestic service, and construction. Historically, enslavement has existed in many different societies and cultures across the globe, often based on factors such as conquest, debt, or birth.

The practice of enslavement involves the deprivation of fundamental human rights. Enslaved individuals are denied autonomy, the right to make their own decisions, and often face severe physical and psychological abuse. Their legal status is that of chattel, meaning they can be bought, sold, or inherited. Families can be separated through sale, causing immense trauma.

Abolition movements have worked to end enslavement, advocating for the inherent dignity and freedom of all people. International conventions and national laws have been established to prohibit enslavement and related practices like forced labor and human trafficking. Despite these efforts, forms of modern enslavement, such as debt bondage and forced marriage, continue to exist in various parts of the world, posing significant challenges to human rights and social justice.