Sexual exploitation of trafficked children: Survey evidence from child sex workers in Bangladesh

Shoji, Masahiro; Tsubota, Kazuo

doi:10.1016/j.jce.2021.06.001

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“…The vulnerable populations characteristically have access to a city/larger town, which can facilitate higher rates of education, wealth, and access to technology that allows exposure to human traffickers. This is consistent with the findings of Shoji and Tsubota (2022), who also note the proximity to a border or to more highly developed transportation infrastructure as a reoccurring theme in trafficking cases in Bangladesh. As seen in the map presentation, the western border zilas nearest the city of Kolkata have the highest vulnerability to human trafficking.…”

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“…The trafficking problem is compounded by many factors including a large, diverse population, high poverty rates, frequent rural‐to‐urban migration, and recurring natural disasters that disrupt livelihoods (Gazi et al, 2001). Women and children can be especially vulnerable to human trafficking, and within Bangladesh it is estimated that tens of thousands of women and children fall victim annually (Shoji & Tsubota, 2022). Exacerbating the situation, South Asia is highly exposed to the manifestations of climate change, with an expected increase in droughts, floods, cyclones, and other natural disasters that pair with pre‐existing socio‐economic vulnerabilities to fuel further displacement (Poncelet et al, 2010).…”

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Identifying vulnerability to human trafficking in Bangladesh: An ecosystem approach using weak‐signal analysis

Vink¹,

Carlson²,

Phillips³

et al. 2023

J of Intl Development

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We present an ecosystem approach to analyze open‐source data to identify populations vulnerable to human trafficking and to reveal underlying causal relationships. In the case of Bangladesh, our analysis suggests combinations of indicators that are highly predictive of human trafficking. The traditional narrative that poverty and unemployment are the main drivers for human trafficking may be an oversimplification. We find many areas where vulnerability is highest within lower‐middle to middle‐class societies with (a) moderate levels of income and education, (b) adherence to traditional gender norms of a male‐dominated patriarchal society, and (c) access to an urban center.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Identifying vulnerability to human trafficking in Bangladesh: An ecosystem approach using weak‐signal analysis

Vink¹,

Carlson²,

Phillips³

et al. 2023

J of Intl Development

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“…There are concerns about the international migration issue from Bangladesh as well. Human trafficking of international migrant aspirants from Bangladesh has been common till now (a recent article is Shoji and Tsubota (2021)). Human trafficking is defined as "the recruitment and transportation of potential migrants most often by force, coercion or deception, for exploitation" (first page, op.…”

Section: Human Trafficking and Illegal Migration Issuementioning

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Does Migration Theory Explain International Migration From Bangladesh? A Primer Review

2023

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This is a primer review of international migration theory and international migration from Bangladesh. We first present a review of the theory of international migration. Regarding international migration from Bangladesh, we note that by the middle of 2020, about 7.4 million people of Bangladesh origin were staying overseas, the sixth-largest worldwide and second-largest in South Asia. Yet there are concerns about illegal human trafficking and smuggling of undocumented workers. Recently there has been the COVID-19 pandemic, starting from the end of 2019 to date. Bangladesh international migration ground realities are often uncertain and challenging, with new situations emerging now and then in many different host countries. In summary, we argue that recent models of migration theory (circular, onward and return migration models) have successfully incorporated issues of international migration from large source countries, such as Bangladesh. Social Science Review, Vol. 38(2), December 2021 Page 51-69

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“…In addition to outlawing the employment of minors under the age of 14, this new rule also forbids the use of hazardous child labour by those who are younger than 18 (Ahad et al, 2021). Children who are 12 years old and older, however, may engage in `light work' that does not endanger their physical or mental growth or interfere with their schooling (Shoji & Tsubota, 2022). The law's restrictions against child labour do not have a reliable enforcement mechanism.…”

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Prevalence of Economic Exploitation, Education, and Social Relationship of Child Labourer: A Quantitative Study on Barishal City, Bangladesh

Mithila,

Abir

2023

Institutionalised Children Explorations and Beyond

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The goal of this study was to expand the present understanding of the plight of child labourers who work in dangerous environments by discovering issues that are related to education and social relationships. The study will present the current situation of child labourers’ rights, as well as their working environment and family. The study’s approach was based on both primary and secondary data. A sample survey was undertaken to gather primary field data once the relevant data were gathered from secondary sources. On the basis of the questionnaire, data were gathered, and the study’s sample was purposefully chosen. The study’s key findings show that both at work and at home, child labourers are highly exploited by both their employers and families. This study makes the case that the exploitation of child labourers can be stopped by raising public awareness, implementing measures to improve working conditions, establishing children’s rights, and working with GOs and NGOs to end child labour. Child work stands out as a flagrant violation of human rights. The socioeconomic situation in Bangladesh makes it a dismal reality, though.

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Sexual exploitation of trafficked children: Survey evidence from child sex workers in Bangladesh

Cited by 11 publications

References 33 publications

Identifying vulnerability to human trafficking in Bangladesh: An ecosystem approach using weak‐signal analysis

Identifying vulnerability to human trafficking in Bangladesh: An ecosystem approach using weak‐signal analysis

Does Migration Theory Explain International Migration From Bangladesh? A Primer Review

Prevalence of Economic Exploitation, Education, and Social Relationship of Child Labourer: A Quantitative Study on Barishal City, Bangladesh

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