Phrases with «debt bondage»

Debt bondage refers to a situation where a person is forced to work against their will to repay a debt they owe. They are trapped in a cycle of servitude, compelled to work long hours or even under harsh conditions. It is a form of modern slavery, where individuals have limited or no control over their lives due to the debt hanging over them. Full definition

Sentences with «debt bondage»

  • From debt bondage in India, forced labor in North Korea, and human trafficking in Europe and the United States, an estimated 40.3 million people worldwide are victims of modern slavery. (cfr.org)
  • Unable to leave the farm, and forced to buy food at extortionate prices, workers were held in debt bondage until the government intervened. (treehugger.com)
  • His latest book is Killing the Host: How Financial Parasites and Debt Bondage Destroy the Global Economy. (michael-hudson.com)
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