Economic and Political Weekly
Volume 45, Issue 17, 2010, Pages 64-73

Sex trafficking and sex work: Definitions, debates and dynamics - A review of literature (Review)

George A.* , Vindhya U. , Ray S.
  • a International Centre for Research on Women, Hyderabad, India
  • b Centre for Economic and Social Studies, Hyderabad, India
  • c Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, India

Abstract

An examination of the present state of knowledge, discussion and responses to sex trafficking, especially in India, reveals two polarised stands: that ofneoabolitionists for whom prostitution equals trafficking and should be eliminated; and that of neo-regulationists and other groups for whom trafficking is forced prostitution, while sex work is a legitimate and willing form of labour that should be decriminalised or legalised. Without taking sides, this review of the literature describes the various arguments that will help contribute to a better understanding of the issue and inform the possibility of action.

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ISSN: 00129976
Cited by: 15
Original Language: English