Exploitation

Definition

Exploitation refers to the act of taking advantage of someone or something for personal gain, often at the expense of their well-being or resources.

Related terms

Colonialism: Colonialism is when a powerful country extends its control over another region or country and exploits its resources and labor for its own benefit.

Sweatshops: Sweatshops are factories, usually in developing nations, where workers endure poor working conditions and low wages as they produce goods for wealthier countries.

Neocolonialism: Neocolonialism refers to economic and political strategies used by developed nations to maintain control over developing nations indirectly, such as through economic dependency or unequal trade agreements.