India’s prostitution villages

In some rural Indian villages, sex work passes from mother to daughter, a legacy of caste and colonial criminalisation, yet signs of change are emerging.

A sober report on how caste and colonial history trapped generations of women, and who is breaking the cycle.

Sex work is a way of life for thousands of women in marginalized communities in certain parts of rural India. For many, it is the only way to make money - also due to the Indian caste system and centuries-old prejudices

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