Ancient slavery was a foundational institution in early civilizations such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, where slaves—often prisoners of war, debtors, or criminals—were treated as property and formed a significant part of the labor force, supporting agriculture, domestic work, and state projects. In Athens, for example, slaves made up about a third of the population and were central to the city’s economic and cultural development. Ancient slavery varied in form and function, with some slaves able to own property or buy freedom, while others faced harsh conditions and little hope for emancipation.
Modern-day slavery, by contrast, is characterized by practices such as human trafficking, forced labor, debt bondage, and exploitation, affecting an estimated 50 million people worldwide as of 2021. While no longer legally sanctioned, modern slavery adapts to contemporary economic and social systems, often operating covertly in supply chains, domestic work, and illicit industries. Both ancient and modern forms of slavery involve severe violations of human rights, but modern slavery is shaped by globalization, technology, and new forms of coercion.
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