Are Students the New Indentured Servants?

College student-loan debt has revived the spirit of indenture for a sizable proportion of contemporary Americans.

College student-loan debt has revived the spirit of indenture for a sizable proportion of contemporary Americans. It is not a minor threshold that young people entering adult society and work, or those returning to college seeking enhanced credentials, might pass through easily. Because of its unprecedented and escalating amounts, it is a major constraint that looms over the lives of those so contracted, binding individuals for a significant part of their ... Full Story »

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Taylor Bernal
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by Taylor Bernal - Nov. 18, 2009

This article examines the financial reality of many college students and draws comparisons to indentured servitude. The author takes a bold stance, but it is well-written and supported by evidence.

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