This work will trace back the ongoing debates about trafficking in women for prostitution that started in the mid-1990´s and the different approaches and solutions that seek to end the trafficking in women. Though Trafficking in prostitution is not the only sector trafficked women work in, this work will, however, concentrate on this issue since trafficking in women in prostitution contemporary seems to be the most problematic one- in the field of politics as well as in the civil society or science. The question that will be followed in this work is, if the current approaches can provide effective tools to fight trafficking in women by looking at the contemporary discussions and actions that were taken concerning this issue.
In the first chapter, a definition of trafficking in women will be given due to the many connotations the term carries along with it, providing different perspectives and also stereotypes. The next chapter will highlight the issue of trafficking in women for prostitution, paying special attention to the factors that determine the situation the women find themselves in, focusing on their status as migrants. Following the presumptions made in the preceding part of the work, the living conditions of the female migrants working in prostitution will be given a closer look at to find a link between their real situation and the strategies, that are followed by NGOs as well as governments. The next chapter will focus on the theoretical debates sourrounding this issue, that became prominent in the mid 1990s, and the solutions, that were established on the basis of the cooperation of different actors to end the trafficking in women, taking a closer look on the outcome of the different efforts that were taken concerning this issue. Moreover, the different positions and perspectives that are included in this debate will be analyzed according to their effectiveness for this sensitive issue. The last chapter will finally show the effects of the implementation of the tools, that sought to decrease the number of women being objected to trafficking organizations; it will also highlight new outcomes and trends, that succeed the actions that were taken on grounds of the recommendations made by the different actors in the field of trafficking in women for prostitution.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Defining Trafficking in Women
- Trafficking in Prostitution
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This work examines the ongoing debates about trafficking in women for prostitution, which began in the mid-1990s. It analyzes the various approaches and solutions proposed to end this practice and investigates the effectiveness of current strategies in combating trafficking.
- The definition and understanding of trafficking in women.
- The factors that contribute to the vulnerability of women to trafficking, particularly their status as migrants.
- The living conditions and experiences of trafficked women working in prostitution.
- The theoretical debates and solutions proposed to address trafficking in women.
- The effectiveness of current strategies and the impact of their implementation.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first chapter examines the complexities surrounding the definition of trafficking in women, exploring various perspectives and stereotypes. The second chapter focuses on the specific issue of trafficking in women for prostitution, analyzing the factors that make women vulnerable to exploitation, particularly their status as migrants. The third chapter delves into the living conditions of female migrants working in prostitution, linking their situation to the strategies employed by NGOs and governments. This chapter explores the theoretical debates and solutions proposed to end trafficking in women and examines the effectiveness of various efforts undertaken to address this issue. The final chapter discusses the impact of implemented strategies aimed at reducing the number of women subject to trafficking organizations and highlights new outcomes and trends that have emerged as a result of these actions.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary keywords and focus topics of this work are trafficking in women, prostitution, gender inequality, migration, exploitation, vulnerability, human rights, and labor migration. It explores the various strategies and approaches implemented to combat trafficking, analyzing their effectiveness in achieving positive outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is trafficking in women for prostitution?
It involves the recruitment, transportation, and exploitation of women, often across borders, for forced labor in the sex industry through coercion or deception.
Why are female migrants particularly vulnerable to trafficking?
Vulnerability is often caused by a lack of legal status, economic hardship in their home countries, and limited access to protected labor markets abroad.
What strategies do NGOs use to fight trafficking?
NGOs focus on victim support, legal aid, awareness campaigns, and lobbying governments for better human rights protection for migrants.
How effective are current anti-trafficking laws?
The effectiveness is debated; while laws have increased, enforcement is often difficult due to the globalized nature of criminal organizations and the stigma surrounding prostitution.
What are the living conditions of trafficked women?
Trafficked women often face social isolation, restricted freedom of movement, debt bondage, and lack of medical care or legal protection.
What role does gender inequality play in trafficking?
Systemic gender inequality and the devaluation of female labor contribute to the supply of vulnerable women and the demand in the global sex trade.
- Quote paper
- Annika Peter (Author), 2010, Trafficking in Women, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/202049
