Migration, Prostitution, and Human Trafficking
Author | : Min Liu |
Publisher | : Transaction Publishers |
Total Pages | : 217 |
Release | : 2011 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781412815055 |
ISBN-13 | : 1412815053 |
Rating | : 4/5 (55 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Migration, Prostitution, and Human Trafficking examines thenature, magnitude, and gravity of prostitution and sex trafficking- and the relationship between them - in contemporaryChina. By researching the backgrounds, circumstances, and other factorsthat drive Chinese women to migrate to Shenzhen, China, Liu hopes toshed light on the underlying reasons for their entry into the sexindustry. She details Chinese legislation and governmental practicesfor dealing with human trafficking and prostitution. Prostitution is aglobal issue; its special dimensions in an expanding, market-driveneconomy encased in a communist political system are explored withcandor and understanding.