1. How to combat modern slavery….Ted talks Kevin Bales:
Key words: slavery, economic, destitute, vulnerable, commodity, liberation, economic
autonomy,
Sustainable freedom, heredity slavery
Listen to the talk and answer the following questions:
1. What made this man sit up and listen about modern day slavery?
A leaflet in London that he saw in the 1990’s.
2. What are ‘slave based businesses’? What are the benefits?
Businesses that are using slaves as they are cheap.
2. What are modern day slaves?
Modern day slaves are people who get tricked into illegal work and are abused by being
forced to work against their will.
3. Where is modern day slavery happening?
Everywhere except Iceland and Greenland.
5. How many people were there in slavery during 2010?
27 million people.
6. What are some of the reasons behind modern day slavery?
To make a profit, the increase of the number of people, the increase of vulnerability and
corruption in enforcement.
7. What is the average price of a slave today?
$90
8. Where are slaves: More expensive? North America Less expensive? Nepal and India
Why do you think this?
Because Nepal and India has more poor people.
9. How can we combat modern day slavery?
By investing money into the welfare of these destitute people and enforcing law
10. What is liberation?
Freedom and a sustainable future for slaves to work legally and earn a living.

2. 11. How much does it cost to free slavery?
$10.8 billion
Are you willing to live in a world with slavery? Why/Why not?
No, as this is a violation to human rights.
Summarise the key points…
MODERN SLAVERY
CHILDREN FACTORIES
DOMESTIC
27 MILLION SLAVES IN THE WORLD TODAY
How reliable is this information? (Source reliability)
Who wrote this article?
Professor Kevin Bales.
Who is their audience?
Educated leaders and academicians.
Is this a reliable source? Why or why not?