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REFRAMING THE NARRATIVE : The processes and outcomes of men’s victimization in human trafficking

Smiragina-Ingelström, Polina LU (2024) p.134-152
Abstract

This chapter examines the phenomenon of men as victims within the context of human trafficking – a crime predominantly perpetrated by men, with women comprising the majority of identified victims. Focusing on a comparative study of Finland and Sweden, this chapter explores the processes and outcomes of men’s victimisation in human trafficking. Adopting a constructivist perspective, this study seeks to challenge stereotypes and assumptions about victimhood by scrutinizing the occurrence of male trafficking and men’s post-trafficking experiences through the lens of victimology and gender theories. The aim of this chapter is to investigate men’s victimisation in human trafficking and identify the factors that hinder successful access to... (More)

This chapter examines the phenomenon of men as victims within the context of human trafficking – a crime predominantly perpetrated by men, with women comprising the majority of identified victims. Focusing on a comparative study of Finland and Sweden, this chapter explores the processes and outcomes of men’s victimisation in human trafficking. Adopting a constructivist perspective, this study seeks to challenge stereotypes and assumptions about victimhood by scrutinizing the occurrence of male trafficking and men’s post-trafficking experiences through the lens of victimology and gender theories. The aim of this chapter is to investigate men’s victimisation in human trafficking and identify the factors that hinder successful access to assistance.

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Interconnecting the Violences of Men : Continuities and Intersections in Research, Policy and Activism - Continuities and Intersections in Research, Policy and Activism
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19 pages
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Taylor & Francis
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9781040216583
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10.4324/9781003415077-9
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English
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