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Originally Posted by Ananas
[/COLOR]Duskwynd:
As I stated in my previous response, I don't have a problem with including men & boys in the statistical enumeration of modern slavery. The articles specifically addressed the concerns two prominent people have about the increased targeting of girls/women who not only suffer death and other abuse, but are increasingly subjected to rape and slavery as an additional tool of torture (of course, I'm sure there are boys/men suffering this abuse, too).
Rather than divide the discourse between the sexes and which is suffering more, why not focus on the abuse and the existence of slavery period?
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Who was it that said "There are lies, there are damned lies, and then there are statistics."? I think it was either Benjamin Disraeli or Samuel Clements....anyway, moving right along.
I agree with you completely Ananas - lets stop trying to compartmentalize things and, as you say, "focus on the abuse and the existence of slavery period." Let's also call a spade a spade where ever it is - be it in other countries or in the communities we live in.
Blessings!
Duskwynd