Need For Relief Against Objectifying Women With Reference To Patricia Mccormick's Sold

Prakruthi S, Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad

ABSTRACT

Child sex trafficking is a horrific instance of human fiendishness. Each year thousands of young children are sold off by their near and dear ones for sexual labour. This research paper aims to highlight the plight of prostitutes and how this perturbs the author and the readers. It also focuses on how the author critiqued the practice of child sex- trafficking and its everlasting devastating impact on the victims. It also discusses the economic and socio-cultural factors that influence child sex trafficking, especially in Nepal and India. 'Sold' novel is the primary data source. In addition, potentially relevant articles and research papers are referred for a systematic review and community-based study. The paper also discusses the societal and family status of sex workers and the legal aspects as portrayed in the novel. Trafficking is particularly prevalent in the downtrodden regions, and women and children are the most vulnerable to this crime. We can protect the rights of children and women and provide them with the dignified life they deserve by spreading awareness to awaken people’s minds about the gravity of the situation.

Keywords: Sex-trafficking, Prostitution, sex-workers, trauma, societal acceptance, identity