The Girl That Disappears: The real facts about the white slave traffic (eBook)

Enriched edition. Unveiling the Silent Horror: Fighting Back Against Human Trafficking

Theodore Alfred Bingham (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2021
28 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406645224-7 (EAN)

Infos

In "The Girl That Disappears: The Real Facts About the White Slave Traffic," Theodore Alfred Bingham presents a harrowing exploration of human trafficking in the early 20th century, specifically focusing on the exploitation of young women. Employing a stark and journalistic literary style, Bingham interweaves personal testimonies, legislative analysis, and statistical evidence to unveil the stark horrors of white slavery during a period when such issues were often shrouded in silence. By blending narrative technique with analytical rigor, he positions this grim phenomenon within the broader context of women's rights and social reform movements of the era, compelling the reader to confront the unsettling realities hidden behind societal facades. Bingham, a prominent journalist and reformer, was deeply influenced by the prevailing social injustices of his time, particularly the plight of vulnerable women. His own experiences in investigative journalism and advocacy shed light on the moral imperative he felt to expose the corruption and brutality associated with the trafficking trade. Throughout his career, Bingham used his platform to advocate for the rights of women, and this work stands as a testament to his unwavering commitment to social justice. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in social reform, women's studies, or historical injustices. Bingham's meticulous research and empathetic portrayal of his subjects not only illuminate a dark chapter in history but also provoke critical reflection on the ongoing issues of trafficking and exploitation. By engaging with this powerful narrative, readers will gain both insight and a call to action.

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 11.4.2021
• Einführung: Alicia Stevens
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Alicia Stevens
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Spezielle Soziologien
• Schlagworte: 1910s works • author • books • Classic • courageous storytelling • dark journalism narrative • Historical • historical crime expose • Human Trafficking • human trafficking investigation • Kidnapping • Literature • real facts • real-life horror tales • Social justice activism • The Girl That Disappears • Theodore Alfred Bingham • True Crime • truthful societal issues • victim advocacy focus • vulnerable individuals plight • White Slave Trade • white slave traffic