Article
The Role of "Marriage Agencies" in the Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking of Women from the Former Soviet Union
International Review of Victimology
(2004)
Abstract
Each year, tens of thousands of women leave the countries of the former Soviet Union for destinations all over the world. Driven by poverty, unemployment, and media images of Western lifestyles, women accept risky offers of employment and marriage in hope of finding a better life,
Keywords
- trafficking in women,
- Russia,
- former Soviet Union,
- marriage agencies
Disciplines
Publication Date
2004
Citation Information
Donna M. Hughes. "The Role of "Marriage Agencies" in the Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking of Women from the Former Soviet Union" International Review of Victimology Vol. 11 (2004) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/donna_hughes/10/