Annotated Bibliography

Cwikel, Julie, and Elizabeth Hoban. “Contentious Issues In Research On Trafficked Women Working In The Sex Industry: Study Design, Ethics, And Methodology.” Journal Of Sex Research 42.4 (2005): 306-316. Academic Search Complete. Web. 10 Oct. 2012.

In one section of this article, Cwikel and Hoban list nine reasons on why sex trafficking has become such a big issue. They talk about the sex industry becoming more global and that “social structure in most of the world is built on women’s inequality and economic dependence on male relatives.” A shocking thing that was discussed is that “War or military conflict has fuelled the demand for when to be brought to places of conflict so they camp provide sexual services for troops.” They continued on to say that there is usually “commodification of women’s bodies as sexual objects and therefore sale is common.” I will use this information to help me write about the causes of sex trafficking and why it has become so big.

Mathews, Stacey. “International Trafficking In Children: Will New U.S Legislation Provide An Ending To The Story?.” Houston Journal Of International Law 27.3 (2005): 649-702. Academic Search Complete. Web. 10 Oct. 2012.

Mathews’ text has a section about the causes and reasons behind why some areas have more sex trafficking then others. He suggests areas that have other organized crime makes it easier for sex trafficking to get started. He goes on to say “the reason trafficking thrives in these locations is because law enforcement is overwhelmed and police conflict has led to involving officers in the sex rings”. Mathews also says sex trafficking is “especially prominent in countries involved in armed conflict or civil unrest due to instability because it displaces women and children. I plan to use the information in this to help aid me in writing about the circumstances that cause the sex rings.

Sison-Arroyo, Nina Patricia. “Responsive Law Enforcement Approach To Combating Child Trafficking.” Ateneo Law Journal 52.4 (2008): 837-869. Academic Search Complete. Web. 10 Oct. 2012.

In this article, Sinson-Arroyo talks about creating a more efficient way to prosecute those who get arrested and involved in sex trafficking. She explains that those involved can be defined by “Recruitment, transportation, and transfer by means of threat of use of force of other forms of abduction, including the exploitation of the prostitution of others.” Sinson-Arroyo creates a better plan to use when prosecuting victims of sex trafficking. She suggests a rescue operation type plan. This includes “ensuring trafficked people are not being arrested and that they are informed of this”. I will use this information in my essay to explain solutions to the sex trafficking problem.