MODERN RURAL SLAVERY AND INHERITANCE OF WICKED TIMES

Abstract

The central objective of this work is to analyze slave labor from three aspects: historical, conceptual and coping policies. Furthermore, the work uses a qualitative approach methodology and is based on bibliographic and documentary research. The first aspect seeks to articulate the understanding of the phenomenon with the process of formation and exploitation of the workforce in the field, based on its historicity. The second aspect proposes a reflection on the conceptual limits given to contemporary slave labor, in the light of varied theoretical perspectives. The third aspect seeks to understand the State's actions in relation to the issue, including the analysis of policies to combat slave labor. It is concluded that contemporary slave labor represents the maximum degradation of working conditions, which takes the form of the super-exploitation of labor under duress, also damaging human relationships. Likewise, contemporary slavery arises from factors inherent to capitalist logic, as it employs exploitative conduct aimed at increasing profits. Working conditions similar to slavery still persist today in much of the world. Therefore, the main objective of this work is to characterize modern slavery in rural Brazil and present a realistic view of current working conditions in Brazil.