Coercion: An essential aspect of slavery is the use of coercion to force individuals into labor or servitude against their will. Coercion can take various forms, including physical violence, threats, intimidation, manipulation, deception, or economic exploitation. Enslaved individuals are deprived of their autonomy and subjected to the absolute control of their owners or masters. The coercive nature of slavery strips individuals of their basic human rights and freedoms, rendering them as mere commodities or property.