Human trafficking in 19th century France: slavery in sexualityWhat is human trafficking? “Human trafficking refers to the recruitment, transportation, enslavement, or harboring of people for the purpose of exploitation (Pubantz, Jerry, and Allphin Moore Jr.). » In 19th century France, prostitution was a common form of human trafficking. Human trafficking is often confused with another term for prostitution. Although misunderstandings are common, prostitution was the main thing during the time of the French Revolution. “..trafficking of women and girls for sexual exploitation is the most commonly recognized form of trafficking (Zimmerman, Kiss, Hossain and Watts). In 19th century France, the revolution and the luxurious spending of King Louis XVI resulted in bankruptcy. Unfair voting (first, second and third estates) led to the exclusion of the lower and middle classes. Peasants and commoners became poorer, while the nobility and monarchy deprived the French government of money. Unfortunately, this leads people, especially women and children, to despair of meeting their survival needs and, as a result, enter prostitution, or what many call modern slavery. “In many ways, human trafficking is considered a modern form of slavery and can indeed result in the victim being placed in situations that are indistinguishable from slavery. » Women who were untreated or unable to support their children usually engaged in prostitution or were forced into it by sex leaders, who stalked or stalked any potential. “Children may be sold by poor parents, or end up trafficked after being abandoned” (Pubantz, Jerry and Allphin Moor... middle of article ...... are quoted Courtesans and street walkers in 19th century France. Np: np, nd PDFMatlock, Jann. Scenes of seduction: prostitution, hysteria and difference in reading in 19th century France: Columbia UP, 1994. PrintRobb, Graham New York: WW Norton, 1997. Print. “Parent Duchatelet (History 1225).” Parent Duchatelet (History 1225). nd Facts on File, Inc., 2006. Web, April 28, 2014. Pubantz, Jerry and John Allphin Moore Jr. “Human Trafficking.” 2nd ed. Facts on File, Inc. ., May 4. 2014.