Legal cynicism effects on human trafficking efforts in Moldova and Albania

Permanent URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2047/D20285331
Title:
Legal cynicism effects on human trafficking efforts in Moldova and Albania
Creator:
Lockwood, Sarah (Author)
Contributor:
Farrell, Amy (Advisor)
Drakulich, Kevin (Committee member)
Language:
English
Publisher:
Boston, Massachusetts : Northeastern University, August 2018
Date Awarded:
August 2018
Date Accepted:
May 2018
Type of resource:
Text
Genre:
Masters theses
Format:
electronic
Digital origin:
born digital
Abstract/Description:
Internationally, trafficking in persons is a phenomenon that has received increased attention in both the public and political realms. Public perceptions of institutional legitimacy and civic engagement are necessary for the successful implementation of anti-trafficking programs. In this analysis, legal cynicism is addressed as a possible detriment to public support for anti-trafficking efforts in the post-soviet countries of Albania and Moldova. Both Moldova and Albania have experienced increased levels of human trafficking incidents as a result of transitioning from soviet controlled states to democracies, allowing for more open borders and liberalized economies. Additionally, Albania and Moldova not only have human trafficking problem, but also experience high levels of public distrust of their respective governments. The aim of this study is to understand the impact of legal cynicism on the prioritization of government involvement in these anti-trafficking efforts. Contextualizing legal cynicism outside of the United States is especially important, as both public opinion and legal cynicism literature has been predominantly framed based on the American public and U.S institutions, such as police departments. This analysis examines the role of legal cynicism on government interventions using data collected for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Report, Public Opinion on Human Trafficking in Moldova and Albania.
Subjects and keywords:
framing
human trafficking
international
legal cynicism
public opinion
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17760/D20285331
Permanent Link:
http://hdl.handle.net/2047/D20285331
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