NCJ Number
120433
Date Published
1988
Length
149 pages
Annotation
A religious sister offers insight into the problem of prostitution and its victims in India.
Abstract
Chapters of this book elaborate on the demographics and geographics of the flesh trade in India, methods of recruitment and abduction, the impact of different religions, eight case histories, and recommendations. Women and young girls are bought and sold, objectified, sexually exploited, and dehumanized. In India, this is not regarded seriously, but rationalized and sanctioned by customs and mores that applaud the male ego. Sexual exploitation and sale of women and children are the most underreported crimes in India. Poverty is a major contributing factor, but not the only one. Poor parents who force girls into prostitution; the clients who demand them; and the pimps and procurers who kidnap, buy, and sell them should all be held responsible. Flesh traders commonly use torture and drugs on their victims and intimidate police and public officials. Tables, 49 references.