Debt peonage, also known as debt bondage, refers to a condition in which individuals are forced to work to pay off a debt, often under exploitative and oppressive circumstances. In this system, workers are typically trapped in a cycle of indebtedness, as the terms of repayment are manipulated to keep them in servitude. This practice can be found in various forms across different cultures and historical contexts, often resembling slavery. It is considered a violation of human rights and is illegal in many countries.
having to stay at one job just to pay what you owe
having to stay at one job just to pay what you owe
having to stay at one job just to pay what you owe
Debt peonage refers to a system where individuals are forced to work to pay off debts, often under exploitative conditions. This practice typically arises in situations where workers are unable to repay loans or debts, leading to a cycle of dependency and servitude. It has historically been associated with agricultural labor, particularly in the United States during the post-Civil War era, and is considered a form of modern slavery due to the lack of freedom and rights for the indebted individuals.
A system of involuntary servitude n which the laborer is forced to work off a debt. This was mostly used on Mexicans and African Americans.
Debt peonage
having to stay at one job just to pay what you owe
Debt peonage
Paying for things through labor but never being able to pay in full.
Debt peonage (wage slavery) is when an employer compels a worker to pay off a debt with work.
Debt peonage
having to stay at one job just to pay what you owe
Debt peonage
Debt peonage
having to stay at one job just to pay what you owe
They did not have enough money to pay for supplies from the company store.
They did not have enough money to pay for supplies from the company store.