Prostitution and Beyond: An Analysis of Sex Work in India

by Hemant Apte, Rohini Sahni, V.Kalyan Shankar

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What is the diversity of perspectives on sex work in India today? This edited volume addresses this question through its sections on feminist discourse, ethnographic studies, socio-economic-legal-health frameworks and cultural reflections. The first section explores the space for women in prostitution within mainstream feminist discourse in India, and the way it has evolved over time. The second section emphasizes on the heterogeneity of sex work practices with their historical vestiges, contemporary manifestations and urban-rural contrasts. The third section examines the interference of society and prostitution, tracing economic and social undercurrents, health concerns and legal regulations. The final section focuses on the bearing of prostitution on the cultural spheres of literature, language, cinema, theatre and media. In addition to rigorous academic research, this volumes also pools in case studies, live discussions and interviews, drawing from the experience of a wide spectrum of professionals and organizations working with sex workers. This book is a must-read for professionals and academicians in the fields of Gender studies, sociology, Anthropology, public health and Social Work.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Hemant Apte

Hemant Apte is the President of the Late Professor Yamato Kawakami Foundation, an NGO Working for women.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Rohini Sahni

Rohini Sahni is Reader, Department of Economics, University of Pune. As a specialist in development economics and international economics, she has been exploring the role of gender in the process of development. Her interest in research on sex work has stemmed from her close interaction with women's group/organizations and research on sex workers in Pune. Presently, her research interests include problems of Indian higher education and economic-cultural interactions as emerging from globalizations. Beyond research, she is an established writer of short stories, sketching the contemporary urban lives of women.