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Army, economic transition bred prostitution in Mizo society : paper
Date: September 26, 2000 •
Views: • There is/are 0 comment(s). Source / copyright: United News of India / The Assam Tribune AIZAWL, September 25: The deployment of Army in Mizoram during the last 20 years of insurgency and a sudden switch from primitive economy to modern-day system are the main reasons for the spread of prostitution in the State, a research paper by a government official has claimed, reports UNI. Though not exhaustive, the study is perhaps the first attempt to trace the reasons that helped breed prostitution in the Mizo society. Authored by deputy secretary law and judiciary Chawgtingthanga, the paper was presented during a workshop on Dowry Prevention Act and the Immoral Trafficking Act organised here by the Mizoram State Commission for Women (MSCW) last week. According to the paper, Mizos were brought into constant contact with immoral bunch of armymen-the virtual rulers of the day and providers of livelihood to the poor- during the insurgency days. Stray incidents of fear and hunger-stricken women surrendering themselves to the lustful desires of soldiers were reported, the paper claimed. Fear writ large in the minds of the people with truth, honesty and dignity failed to manifest and promiscuous and independent mode of living gained ground, the paper reads defining the general psychology of the society between 1966 and 1986. Added to this was the sudden transition from primitive system of economy to the modern one with the inflow of money and the resultant development in the State. The paper claims that the Mizos were not yet prepared to enter the new economic system where old and young alike were made to follow the footsteps of the rich and influential. The note ends with the conclusion that deprivation of essentials of life coupled with the sudden change of economic governance corrupted the minds of the people, while forcing some into prostitution.  • Development funds for Assam (May 20, 2006): The Ministry of Rural Development has released Rs 74.52 lakh to Assam under Rajiv Gandhi Drinking Water Mission for implementation of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) activities in four districts namely, Cachar, Hailakand ... More
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