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From Client to Pimp: Male Violence Against Female Sex Workers

University of Utah

^* To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: k.sharvari{at}gmail.com.

	Abstract

The present study explores intimate partner violence (IPV) among female sex workers from the red-light area based in Mumbai, India. Using a grounded theory approach, in-depth interviews were conducted with ten sex workers to explore their experiences of IPV in the context of commercial sex work. Narratives were analyzed and themes constructed. A prevalent theme was the complex development of the male role among sex workers, starting as male clients, becoming intimate partners, and ending as their coercive pimps. In addition, themes were compared to the model of coercion in IPV. The model was generally supported, as sex workers reported exploitation from male partners, followed by coercion and ending with intense IPV victimization. This study draws attention to the drawbacks of criminalization of sex work.

First published on June 24, 2009
Journal of Interpersonal Violence 2009, doi:10.1177/0886260509334393


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