Religious Pressure in Human Trafficking

22/05/2025 15 min

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Episode Synopsis

The Religious Studies Podcast invites you to a compelling and unsettling exploration of the intersection of faith and exploitation in our latest episode, "Religious Pressure in Human Trafficking." This episode examines the disturbing phenomenon of religious coercion as a tool of control within Nigerian human trafficking networks, with a specific focus on forced prostitution.This episode uncovers the insidious ways in which religious beliefs and rituals are manipulated by traffickers to establish and maintain dominance over their victims. By installing a profound fear of supernatural repercussions for disobedience, these perpetrators exploit deeply held spiritual convictions to ensure compliance and suppress any attempts at resistance.Join us as we unpack the complex dynamics at play and shed light on the dark reality of how faith can be twisted into a weapon of oppression.Please note: This episode was generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence and meticulously fact-checked by human experts to ensure accuracy and responsible representation.