Journal of Underrepresented & Minority Progress

This special issue, “Human Trafficking in the Global South: A Comprehensive Exploration” aims to highlight issues of socio-economic inequality, gender and social discrimination, conflict, and governance with reference to human trafficking. The issue invites research articles focusing on the unique conditions of the Global South across literary and media genres, scholars can contribute to the global fight against trafficking by analyzing some of the causal factors at macro (or mezzo level) and micro level. At the former level, poverty and economic vulnerability, social and cultural practices, lack of human rights protections, lack of education, conflict and natural disasters, lack of safe migration options, the effect of neoliberalism in Global South, corruption, weak legislation and political instability can be analyzed. At the latter level, the aspects like low self-esteem, being abused and neglected, homelessness and being in foster care system are expected to be speculated. The scholars are urged to propose solutions that are rooted in the specific historical, cultural, and economic contexts of the respective regions through their articles. Besides, the issue also invites ethno-autobiographical articles encouraging writers to explore their personal experiences within the context of their cultural background, offering unique insights into diverse communities.