Demography and sex work characteristics of female sex workers in India

Abstract

Background: The majority of sex work in India is clandestine due to unfavorable legal environment and discrimination against female sex workers (FSWs). We report data on who these women are and when they get involved with sex work that could assist in increasing the reach of HIV prevention activities for them.

Grand challenges in chronic non-communicable diseases

“…HIV prevention efforts targeted at sex workers are being implemented in India. However, the law enforcement context of sex work is complex and often acts as a barrier against effective HIV prevention and treatment efforts (Dandona et al, 2006b). In addition, the interventions tend to mostly target brothel-based sex workers, who represent a minority of sex workers.…”

Female Sex Workers and Their Association with Self-Help Groups in Thane, Maharashtra, India: A Comparative Analysis in the Context of HIV Program Outcome

“…Current literature indicates that economic insecurity of women and their dependence on men increase their vulnerability to HIV by limiting their agency to negotiate the conditions for safer sex [1]. Studies in India show that women either involve in sex work involuntarily, often due to economic reasons [2] or they are forced into sex work [3] [4].…”

“…Studies that have profiled the socio-demographic characteristics of sex workers [3] [5] [6] [7] [8] document that the majority of women in sex work are illiterate, belong to lower castes, are destitute and/or are from poor economic backgrounds.…”

Gambaran Hasil Pemeriksaan Sitologi Serviks Wanita Pekerja Seksual Tidak Langsung pada Hotspot Maredan Kecamatan Tenayan Raya Pekanbaru

“…16 Namun berbeda dengan peneltian yang dilakukan oleh Dandona di India pada tahun 2006 didapatkan 77% WPS buta huruf. 17 Penelitian IOM di Kenya didapatkan 47% WPS tidak pernah bersekolah. 12 Perbedaan tingkat pendidikan ini disebabkan karena di India wanita dari kalangan sosial ekonomi rendah hanya dipersiapkan untuk mengurus pekerjaan rumah tangga sehingga mereka tidak mendapatkan pendidikan yang baik.…”

“…12 Perbedaan tingkat pendidikan ini disebabkan karena di India wanita dari kalangan sosial ekonomi rendah hanya dipersiapkan untuk mengurus pekerjaan rumah tangga sehingga mereka tidak mendapatkan pendidikan yang baik. 17 Mayoritas WPS di Kenya adalah imigran yang memiliki tingkat ekonomi yang rendah sehingga kebanyakan tidak mampu untuk bersekolah. 12 Sementara dalam penelitian ini responden mendapatkan kesempatan untuk bersekolah, karena alasan ekonomi mayoritas responden hanya dapat bersekolah hingga tingkat SMP.…”