The main cause behind human trafficking is a blend of social circumstances better called as "social determinants."
Explanation:
- The sale of women and children are the the greatest contributors to human trafficking globally.
- Trafficking of children has been called "a global phenomenon connecting all countries and regions of the world in a complex network of illicit movement"
- The main causes behind human trafficking are - poverty, war, search for a better life, natural disasters, demand for cheap labor.
- Both social and personal factors lead to human trafficking. This may also include - Political instability, poverty, racism and legacy of colonialism, and gender inequality
- Effect of human trafficking could be severe which may lead to post-traumatic stress, depression, memory loss, fear and so on.
