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A Problem by a Different Name? A Review of Research on Trafficking in South‐East Asia and Oceania
Author(s) -
Piper Nicola
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
international migration
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.681
H-Index - 64
eISSN - 1468-2435
pISSN - 0020-7985
DOI - 10.1111/j.0020-7985.2005.00318.x
Subject(s) - citation , china , library science , east asia , piper , history , genealogy , political science , law , medicine , traditional medicine , computer science
This article has the main objective to review existing research and literature on trafficking in South-East Asia and Oceania in the larger context of regional migration patterns. It attempts to identify key themes and critically assess the knowledge base and gaps that emerge from this review. The major issue areas which are being addressed are: (1) quantification and definitional issues and (2) resulting responses to trafficking by policy makers and law enforcers. Data and studies from this region confirm findings from other regions in many respects: (1) trafficking in humans emerges as a complex phenomenon that requires multi-dimensional responses; (2) despite its high and growing profile statistical data and precise figures do not exist; and (3) although our understanding of the processes dynamics and underlying causes of human trafficking has substantially improved it remains largely fragmented. Reflecting the feminization of migratory movements in general and the growing demand and supply in the sex industries it appears as if women comprise the bulk of those trafficked. There are however also some region-specific issues and trends which yield different findings from studies in other regional contexts. (excerpt)