De rol van traditionele beeldvorming van mensenhandel in de herkenning van huwelijksdwang: klassieke frames versus nieuwe problemen

Abstract

Abstract The role of human trafficking frames in identifying forced marriages: Classic narratives versus emerging issues This study examines how professionals in the criminal justice, social as sistance, and migration sectors perceive human trafficking and exploitation, and how these perspectives impact the identification of forced marriages as trafficking. Based on interviews that integrated vignettes, findings reveal that dominant views largely align with a crime-based framework, emphasizing financial motives and victim vulnerability. Professionals were hesitant to classify forced marriage as trafficking, often citing cultural complexities. The study highlights the need for clearer guidelines and a comprehensive approach, contributing to debates on problem framing and policy development in combating trafficking and forced marriage.