Citation

Dhungel R. J. Ethn. Cult. Divers. Soc. Work 2017; 26(1-2): 126-138.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15313204.2016.1272519

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This article exposes the prevalence of microaggressions as experienced by female sex-trafficking survivors in their everyday lives. Using a case example from Nepal, this article investigates the under-researched experiences of microaggressions against trafficking survivors and their cumulative effects on their lives. A participatory action research (PAR) process was used with eight trafficking survivors to delineate and explore categories of microaggressive behaviors to them. The results of the study reveal the occurrence of microaggressive behaviors against sex-trafficking survivors, grounded in experiential evidence in personal narratives. Implications for social work education and practices are discussed.

KEYWORDS: Microaggressions, Nepal, sexual exploitation, social work, trafficking survivors, human trafficking

Language: en

Keywords

Nepal; social work; Microaggressions; sexual exploitation; trafficking survivors