Triangle between rape, prostitution and pornography

A research proposal submitted for the partial fulfilment of the course Law relating to Women
and Child for obtaining the degree of B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) during the academic session
2022-2023.

Submitted by:-

Prachi Kumari

Roll no.- 2028

Submitted to:-

Mr. Vijayant Sinha

February 2023
Chanakya National Law University, Nyaya Nagar, Mithapur,
 Patna-800001.

Introduction

The etymology of pornography can be traced to graphos (writing or description) and porneia
(prostitutes) and hence it means the description of the life, manners, etc. of prostitutes and
their patrons. The first known use of the word to describe something similar to pornography
as understood today was in eighteenth century, when the city of Pompeii was discovered.
Hence, Pornography is a graphic display of human sexuality that can be traced as far back as
any other sign of human intelligence. Throughout the ages, pornography has evolved and
developed, but it was not until the technological and ideological progress of the 20 th century
that pornography was able to find its way in literally every aspect of modern society.

Prostitution in India is not a new age profession but as some people call it, is one of the oldest
professions in the world. In the Indian scenario, prostitution has its roots in deep history. It
started off in the 6th century with the emergence of a practice called Devdasi system which
later on ritualized prostitution. According to it, young girls were married to deities and then
sent to serve as prostitutes to the upper-caste community members. With the rise and fall of
empires there have been parallel changes to this practice but what has not changed in this
profession is the gigantic outlook that it has acquired throughout ancient, medieval and
modern India and the corresponding threats posed to the workers operating in this field.

Rape is the most heinous offence against women. It is an insult to the civility. It is
symptomatic of sexually starved society that has injuriously threatened and still threatening
the women’s very right to liberty and personality. Women are being raped at work, on the
streets, in the field, in the secluded places, in their homes by men. They are raped by people
who are their relatives or neighbours or even by strangers. From lower level to the upper
strata women are being raped by men even in this 21st century.

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Objectives of the study
This study aims to is to establish a relation between rape, prostitution and pornography.

All these questions are within the scope of the research:

• Is there any relation between Pornography and Prostitution?

• How does Pornography affect the offence of Rape?

• What is the relation between Rape and Prostitution?

• Are Rape, Prostitution and Pornography offences against Individual’s dignity?

• What kind of relation between the three is prevalent in India?

HYPOTHESIS
There exists a relation between Rape, Prostitution and Pornography.

RESEARCH METHOD
The researcher will be relying on Doctrinal method of research to complete the project.

SOURCES OF DATA:
The researcher will be relying mainly on secondary sources to complete the project.

1. Primary Sources: Legislations, Case Laws etc…

2. Secondary Sources: Books, newspapers, websites etc…

LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY:

Though this is an immense project and pages can be written over the topic but the researcher
has territorial, monetary and time limitations in completing the project. Further, the
researcher will not discuss the issue in great detail rather a descriptive approach of research
has been opted.

MODE OF CITATION:
The researcher will be following uniform method of citation.

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Tentative Chapterisation

1. Introduction.

2. Pornography and Brain: Is there a relation.

3. Rape, prostitution and pornography: offences against individuals dignity.

4. The triangle in India.

5. Conclusion.

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