Lisa Caviglia's "Sex Work in Nepal: The Making and Unmaking of a Category" investigates how 'sex work' is constructed and understood as both a social and analytical category within Nepal. Through an intimate ethnography, this book explores the lived experiences of individuals defined by this term, examining the interplay of socio-cultural norms, development interventions, media representations, and local community discourses that shape perceptions and practices related to sexual consumption.

Why You Should Read?

• Gain a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding sex work in Nepal, moving beyond simplistic definitions.
• Examine the significant influence of development aid projects and media on shaping the 'sex worker' category.
• Challenge prevailing concepts of deviance and victimhood by exploring the agency, decision-making, and lives of those labeled as sex workers.
• Rethink ideas of gender, objectification, marginality, and symbolic violence within a globalized local context.