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ihateneedles9000235 karma

I love what you do and remember your ama from a few years ago. I have been reading most of your reply back answers and was not stunned to see Hmong also listed on there. It is common knowlege that they're not only trafficked in China but America as well. Lots of older Hmong men past the age of twenties will go to Vietnam/Thailand to buy the girls since their families are poor. Its mostly men in their 40s and above that do this. It is common knowledge that Hmong people in Thailand know Hmong-Americans are rich and that living in America is much better so they are a bit more than willing to get married and have a new life in America. Also, it does not cost a lot for the men to buy the women. Normal prices are less than $3000 usd which will do the trick. The american dollar converted to thai currency is A LOT.

When I say Hmong men past twenties, i am not including men who have become Americanized. Most adult men who are still fully traditional and not married will go out to Thailand and find women. Many Hmong women use facebook and can find Hmong Americans easier this way. Then again, Hmongs in Thailand easily scam the Hmong Americans because the men are so convinced they can get the girl. In many Hmong facebook pages, you'll find us making memes mocking the old men getting scammed or just this situation in general.

What also helps push this trafficking away is that most Hmong people know each other. Our younger generation shuns the older generation in practicing it or word gets around of how much of a loser they are. Yes, og's still go but most of us who have become Americanized find it disgusting. Many trafficked women that come to the USA will either stay with the man or eventually learn english and run off. Situation just depends on families. On one hand, if the mans family members isnt as traditional, they wont make it a big deal if the woman runs off. But if the family is traditional, they'd probably be strict about the womans actions, where she goes and what she learns.

Edit: added a bit more context.