Towards a Southern Approach to Sex Work: Lived Experience and Resilience in a Bangladeshi Brothel

This book explores the lived experiences of sex workers in Bangladesh, considering the complex realities of their day-to-day lives and the ways they negotiate their working conditions and relationships. It argues that the experiences of sex workers vary widely depending on the ways they enter the sex trade, their modes of operation, and relationships with significant others. It contributes to feminist scholarship on sex work by offering a southern perspective and highlighting the agency and resilience of sex workers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 166 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book takes readers on a profound exploration into the largely unexplored realm of sex work in Bangladesh, delving into the intricate tapestry of the lived experiences of these individuals. Through a comprehensive lens that considers the multifaceted realities of their daily lives, it sheds light on the complex negotiations they engage in to secure fair working conditions and nurture meaningful relationships. Despite being the most prevalent form of female deviance and criminality worldwide, our understanding of sex work in Asia and the global south remains limited. By drawing upon feminist frameworks, this book reveals that the experiences of sex workers diverge significantly based on their entry into the sex trade, operational methods, and interactions with significant others.

Towards a Southern Approach to Sex Work emerges as a significant contribution to feminist scholarship on sex work, offering a much-needed southern perspective that draws upon culturally specific data. It compellingly argues that the lived experience of sex workers encompasses a harmonious blend of victimhood and agency, deception and resilience, and that the artful management of these relationships plays a pivotal role in their ability to evade social marginalization and alienation. This accessible and engaging read will captivate students and scholars across a wide range of disciplines, including criminology, sociology, gender studies, south Asian studies, cultural studies, social theory, and policy makers. Moreover, it will resonate with individuals who are eager to deepen their understanding of how the sex trade operates in Bangladesh, fostering a greater appreciation for the diverse and complex realities faced by sex workers in this region.

Weight: 310g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367695026