Emandache, Erika (2024) Echoes of Exploitation: Gender Dynamics and Unravelling the Complex Re-integration Landscape of Sex-trafficking Among Women from The Permeable Borders of Central and Eastern Europe. Masters thesis, National University of Ireland Maynooth.

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Abstract

This thesis explores the gender dynamics influencing the re-integration of female victims of sex-trafficking (VOST) in Central and East European (CEE) states. It examines how these dynamics hinder the return of VOST to their communities and shape their post-trafficking experiences and recovery. Through a qualitative analysis of case studies across CEE, the research identifies mental health, stigma, victim-blaming, patriarchy and gender-based violence (GBV), family structures and community values, and gendered labour markets as key barriers to re-integration. These findings provide insight into how deeply entrenched gender norms and cultural expectations exacerbate recovery challenges. The thesis argues that interpersonal, familial, societal, and socio-economic struggles further marginalise women, sometimes leading to re-trafficking. It concludes that these complex, gender-specific dynamics necessitate a nuanced, gender-sensitive approach to re-integration, calling for the establishment of tailored support networks and systems.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Additional Information:	A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of MA in Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Keywords:	Echoes of Exploitation; Gender Dynamics; Unravelling; Complex Re-integration Landscape; Sex-trafficking; Women; Permeable Borders; Central and Eastern Europe; Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice;
Academic Unit:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Law
Item ID:	19133
Depositing User:	IR eTheses
Date Deposited:	31 Oct 2024 11:52
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Use Licence:	This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here

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