Journal of Content, Community and Communication
Volume 6, 2017, Pages 111-117

Media as an anti-trafficking measure in milieu of Assam (Article)

Goswami R. , Pandey G.P.
  • a Department of Mass Communication, Assam University, Silchar, Cachar, Assam, 788011, India
  • b Department of Mass Communication, Assam University, Silchar, Cachar, Assam, 788011, India

Abstract

The paper aims to analyse the importance of media as tool to eradicate the social menace like trafficking where causes and consequences of trafficking in human is studied. Study also explores the present scenario of trafficking in Assam and legal awareness among people. As we all know that human trafficking is a global issue and is second largest organized crime which involves physical sexual and mental exploitation of the victims. Assam is considered as one of the most vulnerable region for human trafficking where most of the victims are below eighteen years. There is a rapid increase in the number of missing adolescent child across the state. In Assam the case of trafficking is quite visible in the border areas where people are predominantly illiterate and having low level of awareness. Survey, in-depth interviews, case study and focus group discussion is used as the research design of the study. © 2017, JCCC.

Author Keywords

anti-trafficking Measure Media

Index Keywords

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ISSN: 23957514
Original Language: English