White Supremacy, Racism and the Coloniality of Anti-Trafficking

Global efforts to combat human trafficking have a racialized legacy, particularly in fears about white slavery, women in prostitution, and the defilement of white womanhood by the criminal and racialized Other. White Supremacy, Racism, and the Coloniality of Anti-Trafficking explores the legacies of race and racism in contemporary anti-trafficking work and how they intersect with gender, citizenship, sexuality, caste, and class formations, and the global political economy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 274 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Global efforts to combat human trafficking are widespread and encompass a range of ideas related to unfreedom, suffering, and rescue. However, the discourse on human trafficking has a distinct racialized legacy that is deeply rooted in fears surrounding white slavery, women in prostitution, and migration, as well as the defilement of white womanhood by the criminal and racialized Other.

White Supremacy, Racism, and the Coloniality of Anti-Trafficking delves into the legacies of race and racism in contemporary anti-trafficking work and explores them in greater detail. A growing number of scholars argue that race and racism are not only evident but essential to the success of contemporary anti-trafficking discourses and movements. The contributors present recent scholarship rooted in critical anti-racist perspectives that unveil the historical and ongoing racial workings of anti-trafficking discourses and practices across the globe, as well as how these intersect with gender, citizenship, sexuality, caste, and class formations, as well as the global political economy.

The book offers a comprehensive analysis of the ways in which race and racism shape anti-trafficking policies, practices, and interventions. It highlights the ways in which racialized stereotypes and biases are perpetuated through anti-trafficking discourse and practices, leading to the marginalization and exploitation of marginalized communities, particularly women and people of color. The book also explores the historical roots of anti-trafficking discourses and practices, tracing them back to colonialism, slavery, and the global trade in human beings.

Furthermore, the book examines the ways in which race and racism intersect with other forms of oppression, such as gender, class, and sexuality, to create complex and interrelated systems of inequality and discrimination. It highlights the experiences of women and girls who are trafficked for sex work, as well as the challenges they face in accessing support and protection. The book also explores the role of international organizations and governments in combating human trafficking, and the ways in which they perpetuate or challenge racialized and gendered norms and practices.

In conclusion, White Supremacy, Racism, and the Coloniality of Anti-Trafficking is a vital contribution to the field of anti-trafficking studies. It offers a critical analysis of the ways in which race and racism shape anti-trafficking policies, practices, and interventions, and provides a roadmap for addressing these issues in a more equitable and inclusive manner. The book is essential reading for scholars, policymakers, activists, and anyone interested in combating human trafficking and promoting justice and equality for all.

Weight: 700g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367753504