The Struggle Of Prostitution Of India: Human Trafficking, Historical Origins, Governmental Regulation, And Issues Related To Human Rights
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Shivam Yadav, Shri Jayantilal H. Patel Law College
Amit Dhobi, Shri Jayantilal H. Patel Law College
ABSTRACT
In India, prostitution has been a complicated and contentious topic that has been influenced by changing human rights discourses, political regulations, and historical traditions. Prostitution has been entwined in discussions about morality, legality, and power from the devadasi system and courtesans of ancient India to the colonial control of brothels and the post-independence legal framework. Instead of protecting sex workers' rights, the state's regulatory strategy, which is typically motivated by worries about morality and public order, has often side lined them. This essay explores the history of prostitution in India, critically examines the politics of regulation, and assesses the problem from a human rights perspective, emphasizing livelihood, autonomy, and dignity. It examines the shortcomings in India's legal system using comparative models of governance and international human rights instruments.
Keywords: Prostitution; Human Trafficking; Human Rights; Political Regulation; India; Sex Work
