This book offers a detailed analysis of the experiences of sex workers in India. Based on ethnographic fieldwork, the book describes the lives of sex workers, drawing out themes of agency; notions of gender and sexuality; and women¿sengagement with the HIV 'industry¿. The analysis provides a novel critique ofthe medicalised focus of HIV prevention and suggests alternative discourses on women¿s sexuality, sexual behaviour and desire.
- ISBN: 978-0-415-54915-8
- Editorial: Routledge
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 176
- Fecha Publicación: 07/12/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés