Authors : Md. Ayub Ali, Md. Shahidur Rahman Choudhary, Sheikh Kabir Uddin Hayder and Mahfuzar Rahman
Abstract: Floating Sex Workers (FSWs) are the most underprivileged among all the commercial sex workers in Bangladesh. They do not have voices in society and what have are heard always against them. Moreover, they are facing problems, hazards and leading very miserable life, in spite of being a member of the society. In this study, it is tried to explore the factors affecting in harassment and rehabilitation of FSWs in Bangladesh. For this, a total of 100 FSWs were interviewed from Rajshahi City Corporation during January to March 2011. Percentage distribution and logistic regression method is used to analyze the data. The results point out that age, education, place of origin and duration in the profession, among other factors have been identified as the factor affecting the harassment and rehabilitation process of FSWs more. This study also identifies that social acceptance, proper opportunity of employment and elimination of various obstacles could reduce the harassment and indicate the suitable way of their rehabilitation. Therefore, to address the issues of the FSWs in an appropriate manner and to alleviate their sufferings, befitting their rehabilitation, both government and NGOs must come up with some specific programs in relation to social education and awareness.
Md. Ayub Ali, Md. Shahidur Rahman Choudhary, Sheikh Kabir Uddin Hayder and Mahfuzar Rahman, 2013. Harassment and Rehabilitation Process of Floating Sex Workers: A Study in Bangladesh. Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, 10: 112-116.