Multiplicity of stigma: the experiences, fears and knowledge of young trafficked women in Nepal

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Table 1. Demographics of study participants and their pathways into trafficking

Pseudo-nym	Ethnicity	Religion	District of origin	Marital status	Children	Schooling	Age	Trafficker	Trafficking destination
Aisha	Chettri	Hindu	Sanku	Married	One daughter	None	20	Actor	Restaurant/Dance bar
Indira	Magar	Buddhist/Hindu	Myagdi	Married	One son	To Class 12	22	Unknown	Cabin restaurant/Dance bar
Niuresha	Tamang	Buddhist	Nuwachot	Unmarried	None	Periodic	17	Family (not specified)	Hotels/Guest houses
Rosina	Magar	Buddhist	Myagdi	Unmarried	None	Periodic	14	Stepfather	Hotel
Soniya	Brahmin	Hindu	Lalitpur	Unmarried	None	Periodic	18	Sister-in-law	Massage parlour
Sulob	Tamang	Buddhist	Nuwachot	Unmarried	None	Periodic	18	Friend	Restaurant

Notes: We were uncertain of the identity of Aisha. In the sex industry, Frederick et al.⁷ note that Dalit women and girls often change their names to assume “high caste” identities to avoid discrimination⁷. Our partner organisations were also not sure if Aisha was born in the district of origin mentioned above or migrated there from eastern Nepal. Also, some Magar communities practise Hinduism and Buddhism, and it was not clear which religion Indira practised as some of the traditions she discussed seemed predominantly Buddhist.

Table 2. Clay embodiment research method workshop themes

Workshop	Workshop theme	Aim of workshop
1	“I am a woman/girl”	To conceptualise what it means to be a woman or girl quite generally
2	Outer female reproductive body	To conceptualise the outer female reproductive body parts such as breasts, vagina, etc.
3	Inner female reproductive body	To conceptualise the inner female reproductive body parts such as uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, etc.
4	Menstruation	To conceptualise the process of menstruation/menstrual cycle
5	Pregnancy	To conceptualise the process of pregnancy and childbirth
6	Male reproductive body	To conceptualise the male reproductive body parts such as penis, scrotum, testicles, etc.
7	Outer and inner female reproductive body	To raise and discuss additional issues on the outer or inner female reproductive body

Figure 1. Clay figures made by participants conceptualising menstruation (a) Niuresha (b) Rosina (c) Soniya (d) Sulob

Figure 2. Aisha’s representation of a uterus in clay

Frederick J, Basynet M, Aguettant L. Trafficking and exploitation in the entertainment and sex industries in Nepal: a handbook for decision-makers. Kathmandu: Terres des hommes; 2010. Available from: https://www.tdh.ch/sites/default/files/study_trafficking_tdhl_2010.pdf.

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