Asian Journal of Home Science

Latika Yadav ¹, Shabnam Ansari ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Foods and Nutrition, College of Home Science, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, UDAIPUR (RAJASTHAN), IN
2 Department of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Home Science, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, UDAIPUR (RAJASTHAN), IN

Abstract

Trafficking in human beings, especially in women, and children has become a matter of serious national and international concern. Women and children - boys and girls - have been exposed to unprecedented vulnerabilities commercial exploitation of these vulnerabilities has become a massive organized crime and a multimillion dollar business. Nations are attempting to combat this trade in human misery through legislative, executive, judicial and social action. Trafficking of children is a worldwide phenomenon affecting large numbers of boys and girls every day. Children and their families are often lured by the promise of better employment and a more prosperous life far from their homes. Others are kidnapped and sold. Trafficking violates a child's right to grow up in a family environment and exposes him or her to a range of dangers, including violence and sexual abuse. In India too, over the last decade, the volume of human trafficking has increased though the exact numbers are not known, it is one of the most lucrative criminal trades, next to arms and drug smuggling undertaken by highly organized criminals. Unless a public opinion is built laws are effectively designed and implemented, the situation is constantly monitored and the nexus of traffickers is exposed, children will continue to be trafficked. Co-ordinated efforts are required to stop and prevent child trafficking.

Keywords

Trafficking, Women, Children, Violence, Sexual Abuse.

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Ritu Mahal ¹, Asha Chawla ¹, Shabnam Ansari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN

Abstract

The present study was conducted in Issewal, Purian, Chappar, Aliwal and Maharna Kalan in central plain zone Ludhiana district of Punjab, the purpose of the study was to assess level of communication skills, levels of self esteem and knowledge regarding legal awareness of rural adolescent girls and impact of educational intervention on rural adolescent girls. A total of one hundred sixty five girl students were selected, Standardized scales was administered on rural adolescent girls. The pre test was done on rural adolescent girls to know about their level of communication skills, levels of self esteem and view of their legal awareness and it was found that the girls showed increase in their mean scores (communication skills,) improved their level of self esteem, and also gained in knowledge about legal aspects as impact of intervention provided to them in terms of packages, pamphlets, lectures etc.

Keywords

Rural Adolescents, Self Esteem, Intervention, Education, Legal Awareness, Communication Skills.

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