University of Utah, USA.
J Interpers Violence. 2010 Feb;25(2):257-73. doi: 10.1177/0886260509334393. Epub 2009 Jun 24.
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.
本研究探讨了印度孟买红灯区的女性性工作者中的亲密伴侣暴力（IPV）问题。研究采用扎根理论方法，对十名性工作者进行了深入访谈，以探讨她们在商业性工作背景下遭受 IPV 的经历。对叙事进行了分析并构建了主题。一个突出的主题是性工作者中男性角色的复杂发展，从男性客户开始，成为亲密伴侣，最后成为他们强制性的皮条客。此外，主题与 IPV 中的强制模型进行了比较。该模型得到了普遍支持，因为性工作者报告说她们受到了男性伴侣的剥削，随后受到了强制，最后遭受了严重的 IPV 侵害。本研究提请注意将性工作定罪的弊端。
