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Prostitution involves the exchange of sexual services for money. It has existed in India for many centuries in various forms. While prostitution is legal in some parts of India, it is illegal and unregulated in other parts. There are many known red light districts in major Indian cities. Poverty, lack of opportunities, family circumstances, and psychological factors can all contribute to women entering prostitution. Prostitution carries public health risks like HIV transmission and the exploitation of women and children. There are differing views on whether prostitution should be legalized or not.
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- 1. ~~PROSTITUTION~~ by Roll No: 13
- 2. Prostitution?? The exchange of sexual services for money. Selling or renting out a male or a female's body to satisfy the lust.
- 3. History!! Oldest Profession... Nagarvadhus-"brides of the town". Devadasis-"temple prostitutes" Binodini Dasi-courtesan and later a Bengali theatre actress. Mujra dancers during the Mughal period.
- 4. Prostitution legal and regulated Prostitution is legal, but not regulated Prostitution illegal No data
- 5. Red Light Areas in India... Kamathipura in Mumbai Sonagachi in Kolkata G.B. Road in New Delhi Malisahi in Bhubaneshwar Budhwar Peth in Pune Kabadi Bazar in Meerut Manota in Kasganj
- 6. --Causes-- Fraud work availibility Bad company Belonging to a family of prostitutes Rape victim Early marriage and desertion Lack of recreational facilities Poverty and economic distress Ill treatment by parents Psychological causes include desire for physical pleasure, greed, and dejection. Also other social factors like WOMEN BEING A COMMODITY.
- 7. Current Scenario... Mumbai and Kolkata have the country's largest brothel. More than 200,000 sex workers in Mumbai. More than 50% of the sex workers in Mumbai have HIV. Spread of AIDS: High HIV infection rates. Failure to use protection. Migrancy of their clients.
- 8. Male Prostitutions Child Prostitutions Pay of INR 1000- 35.47 % child 3000. prostitutes in India. Male escorts, Gigolos, Lower the age- more Rent-boys, Gay for the payment. pay, etc.
- 9. Prostitution-legal or illegal?? NO?? YES?? Indian culture does not Reduction in harassment permit this practice. of women or the sex workers. Spread of many STDs. Proper licenses to work. Pay taxes.
- 10. Overcome the sufferring!! ACP Vasant Dhoble. Rescued 95 girls from the clutches of prostitution. He arranged a mass wedding of six bar girls. Pulled away 10 girls from being drowned in the racket and send them to a women's reform home in Chembur.
- 11. ~~Conclusion~~ Hence, Prostitution is surely not a practice to encourage, but because of it the society is at peace, except for certain complaints and problems. People need to refresh their minds and consider the prostitutes as a part of our society.