Trafficking for Commercial Sexual Exploitation in India
Author Information
Author(s): Christine Joffres, Edward Mills, Michel Joffres, Tinku Khanna, Harleen Walia, Darrin Grund
Primary Institution: Simon Fraser University
Hypothesis
What are the health impacts and strategies to respond to trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation in India?
Conclusion
The study highlights the alarming levels of trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation in India and calls for comprehensive strategies to combat this issue.
Supporting Evidence
- An estimated 800,000 women and children are trafficked each year across international borders.
- Eighty percent of trafficked persons end in forced sex work.
- India has been identified as a major source and destination country for trafficking.
- Trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation is a highly profitable and low-risk business.
- Many victims are forced into sex work due to poverty and lack of opportunities.
Takeaway
Many women and children are taken against their will and forced into sex work in India, and we need to help them and stop this from happening.
Methodology
A literature review and annotated bibliography were generated through systematic searches of online databases and manual searches of reference lists.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in the literature due to the reliance on self-reported data from vulnerable populations.
Limitations
The clandestine nature of trafficking makes accurate assessments difficult.
Participant Demographics
The majority of trafficked persons are young women or children from economically deprived and marginalized groups.
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