In general, child traffickers prefer to target girls, rather than boys. True or False?

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not sure
• D. Depends on region

Answer: (B)

This question tests understanding of gender patterns across different forms of child trafficking. Traffickers seek vulnerability and opportunity, not a fixed gender preference that holds in every situation. While many cases of sexual exploitation involve girls, trafficking also targets boys in substantial numbers for labor, forced begging, criminal activity, or even recruitment as child soldiers in some regions. Reporting biases can also hide male victims, making it seem like girls are always the majority when that isn’t universally true. Because the pattern varies by type of exploitation and by region, the statement that traffickers generally prefer girls is not accurate overall.