Position of Prostitution in India

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Ms. Shweta Joshi, Dr. Namita Jain

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The practice of prostitution cannot be said to have any origin as it’s impossible to trace its real existence. From the time immaterial, we have been witnessing this necessary evil in our society. From the times of civilization like ancient Greeks, Indus valley and Aryan periods, it has been part of the daily life. Chanakya in his great book “Arthshastra” has categorically defined and codified the entire practice of prostitution to be followed in those times. It was taken as the form of art, when we follow the tails of ‘Kama sutra’.


Prostitution or Commercial Sex industry is not a new issue regarding its definition of morality and ethics. Marino(2013) defines prostitution as the act of appealing in sexual activities in substitute for money.


In relation of prostitution and politics, the debate on how to address the issue on either to legalize or criminalize prostitution is often being looked upon.

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