Young Sex Workers and their Health Hazards in Old Age: A Study in Mumbai-Karnataka region
Keywords:
female sex workers, social exclusion, health hazards
Abstract
This paper is the outcome of an empirical study conducted as part of major research project supported by University Grants Commission, New Delhi. The aim of the paper is to explore the health complications developed by female elderly sex workers aged 45 years and above who entered the profession between the age group of 13 to 35 years. They are a section of women, weakest among the weaker sections for being women, vulnerable, stigmatised, marginalised, excluded and resource poor. The paper suggests measures to ameliorate the conditions of female elderly commercial sex workers with reference to their health needs.
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Scarlet Alliance and Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations, (2000). A guide to best practice. Occupational health and safety in the Australian sex industry, Sydney: Scarlet Alliance and Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations.
Singh Ram Shankar, (2009). Encyclopedia of Women and Children Trafficking. New Delhi: Anmol Publications Pvt. Ltd.
Somayajulu, V.V., (2004). Sexual Behaviour and HIV/AIDS Related implications. Indian Journal of Social Work, Vol. 65, No.5.
UNDCP, (2002). Women and Drug Abuse: The Problem in India. [ONLINE] Available at:
Ward, H., Day, S., and Weber, J., (1999). Risky business: Health and safety in the sex industry over a 9 year period. Sexually Transmitted Infections, Vol.75 No.5, pp.340-343.
WHO, (2016). http://www.who.int/hdp/en/ last accessed on 6th January, 2016.
WHO, (1994). HIV/AIDS in Southeast Asia, IX Meeting of the National Programme Managers, 1st Ed. New Delhi: WHO Regional office of S E Asia.
William Rachna, (2006). Reproductive Health Practices and Health Seeking Behaviour of Female Sex Workers in Tamil Nadu. Working Paper Series, No. 12.
Winefield, Dollard, M. and Winefield, H., (2003). Occupational Stress in the Service Professions. London: Taylor and Francis.
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2016-06-25
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Sonar, G. B. (2016). Young Sex Workers and their Health Hazards in Old Age: A Study in Mumbai-Karnataka region. Journal of Global Economy, 12(2), 137-146. Retrieved from https://www.rcssindia.org/jge/index.php/jge/article/view/423
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