Literature and movies on the subject of prostitution and trafficking

There is a great deal of literature and films available, which deal with human trafficking and prostitution.

As always, the quality and validity of the content in many of the available books and movies on the subject of prostitution and human trafficking varies. There are though a number of relevant and valid resources - please see below suggested literature and movies.

Danish spoken literature:

  • Udenlandske kvinder på tålt ophold. (Photo book published by The Nest International, 2010.) Can be bought at The NEST Colbjørnsensgade 12, st, tv, 1652 Kbh V for kr. 200,- plus eventual postage)
  • En kvindes pris Somaly Mam, Gads Forlag, 2009
  • Absolut Allerdejligste Solskinspiger. Ulrikke Moustgaard, Tiderne Skifter 2008. (Can be bought from The Nest International for kr. 200,- plus evt. Postage)
  • Købt og solgt: om prostitution og trafficking Birgitte Graakjær Hjort, Forlaget KLIM, 2008
  • Solgt til sex: Menneskehandlens ofre og bagmand. Jens Høvsgaard, Peoples Press 2007
  • Mand der betaler kvinder: om brug af prostitution. Poul Lyngbye, Roskilde Universitetsforlag, 2000
  • Aldrig mere fri. Novelle, Sara Blædel, Peoples Press, 2008
  • Et glas mælk, tak. Novelle, Herbjørg Wassmo, Lindhardt og Ringhof, 2007
  • Solgt. novelle based on actual events, Natasja T. & Vera Efron, Ashehoug, 2006
  • Skadestuen. novelle, Susanne Staun, Gyldendal, 2005
  • Mennesker til salg: om menneskesmugling, prostitution og børneporno, børnearbejde og moderne slaveri, Anne Mette Skipper, JPbøger, 2003

International literature:

  • Selling Olga: stories of human trafficking & resistance. Louisa Waugh, Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2006
  • The Natashas: Inside the new global sex trade. Victor Malarek, Arcade Publishing, 2003
  • Sex traffic: Prostitution, crime & exploitation. Paola Monzini, Zed Books Ltd., 2005
  • Sex trafficking: the global market in women & children. Kathryn Farr, Worth Publishers, 2004
  • Sex trafficking: inside the business of modern slavery Siddharth Kara, Columbia University Press, 2009
  • Trafficking and prostitution reconsidered: New perspectives on migration, sex work & human rights. Kamala Kempadoo, Paradigm Publishers, 2005
  • Rethinking trafficking in women: Politics out of security. Claudia Aradau, Palgrave Macmillian, 2008
  • Prostitution & sex trafficking: Opposing viewpoints. Loise Gerdes, Book editor, Greenhaven Press, 2006
  • Hookers, Candid confessions of real call girls. Julian Davies, Milo books, 2008
  • Pornography: driving the demand in international sex trafficking. David E. Quinn & others, Captive Daughters Media, 2007.
  • Dirty work Julia Bell, Walker & Co., 2007
  • Sex for sale: Prostitution, pornography and the sex industry. Ronald Weitzer, Routledge, 2000
  • Woman, child for sale: The new slave trade in the 21st century. Gilbert King, Chamberlain Bros., 2004
  • Prostitution and pornography: philosophical debate about the sex industry. Jessica Spector, Standford University Press, 2006
  • The idea of prostitution. Sheila Jeffreys, Spiniflex Press Pty Ltd.1997
  • Sex work now. Rosie Campbell & others, Willan Publishing, 2006
  • Sex work: a risky business. Teela Sanders, Willan Publishing, 2005
  • Vanilla slim; an improbable pimp in the empire of lust. Bob Armstrong, Carroll & Graf Publishers, 2006
  • Working sex: Sex workers write about a changing industry. Annie Oakley, Seal Press, 2007
  • The X factor: Inside the American Hardcore film industry. Anthony Petkovich, Head Press, 1997
  • Legal responses to trafficking in women for sexual exploitation in the European Union. Heli Askola, Hart Publishing, 2007
  • Soiled doves: Prostitution in the early West. Anne Seagraves, Wesanne Publications, 1994

 Listed below are just a few, but very relevant, movie titles dealing with the subject of prostitution and human trafficking:

  • "Taken" They have taken his daughter, featuring Liam Neeson, 89 min., 2008
  • "Lilja 4-ever" the dream about a better life can become a nightmare, featuring Oksana Akinsjina, 105 min., 2002
  • "Sex Traffic" featuring Wendy Crewson, Anna-maria MarinkaJohn Simm, 178 min., 2006
  • "Human trafficking" every day young girls are bought and sold, featuring Mira Sorvino, Donald Sutherland and Robert Carlyle, 170 min., 2005
  • "Matrioshki" They said we only had to dance, (3 discs) 450 min, 2006
  • "Trade" when human trafficking hits home, featuring Kevin Kline, 120 min., 2008

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