The Trafficker Next Door

Drawing on twenty years of research, Rhacel Salazar Parreñas explores the often-overlooked reality of domestic workers who are victims of forced labor within the context of human trafficking. Highlighting how social norms and power imbalances contribute to exploitation, she provides compelling firsthand accounts that shed light on the struggles faced by migrant workers worldwide. The narrative encourages reflection on the everyday household arrangements that perpetuate inequality and calls for justice and fair treatment for all workers.