Freedom From Stigma

By Rotaract Club of Lala Lajpatrai College

As we delved into the lives of those who have chosen to work in the sex industry, we found ourselves captivated by their stories. The individuals we encountered were often shrouded in secrecy and shame, but as we listened to their tales, we began to see the strength and resilience that lay beneath the surface.

Through countless interviews and hours of research, we pieced together the biographies of the people from the very industry or a similar one, and found ourselves drawn into their world. We discovered that their experiences were as varied as the colours of the rainbow, and yet they all shared a common thread of determination and a desire for autonomy. It was a world that was often misunderstood and judged, but as we dug deeper, we began to see the societal factors that contributed to the existence of the sex industry. These individuals were not merely victims or perpetrators, but rather complex and nuanced human beings navigating a world that often sought to limit their choices and opportunities.

 

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Book Basket Publishers
• Release date: May 17, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223295402

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Story One: Sapno ki Nagri, Mumbai

Agirl, Kolkata born, had high hopes when she came to this Sapno ki Nagri, the city of dreams - Mumbai. She was quite young when she came to Mumbai. She had heard a lot about it, and with the hopes of getting employment in the city where people migrate for that sole reason. She didn't think much before agreeing to come here.

A naive girl that she was, she got fooled by the one who got her to Mumbai. That person took advantage of her innocent trust and lied to her by saying that there was some kind of domestic work in a building in the city. However, the hand that promised to show her way, were the same ones that sold her at the price of a lifeless object. Apparently, money rules and money wins over anything, even humanity and empathy, sometimes.

Having no way to escape, she eventually accepted her terribly unfair fate. But the testament of life doesn't end there. One should never underestimate life and how bad things can get. One moment you will think that it can’t get any worse than this and the next moment, life will show you something uglier than before. It's like challenging life. Lost, alone, she had no one to turn to. She was used and disrespected at the place that became her new home. Not being able to bear the torture, she ran away from that pit of hell. Presently, the brothel that she works at isn't as cruel as the previous