VOICED : How technology killed Pakistan's historic red light district

VOICED : How technology killed Pakistan's historic red light district

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Interactive Video

Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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The video explores the transformation of Hero Mehndi, Lahore's oldest red light district, from a cultural hub of music and dance to a center of prostitution. It highlights the impact of technology on traditional practices, leading to job losses and the rise of escort websites. The narrative also covers the adaptation of the sex trade in wealthier neighborhoods, with elite madams recruiting through VIP parties. Despite legal and cultural challenges in Pakistan, the sex industry continues to thrive.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

In what ways do the backgrounds of modern sex workers differ from those of previous generations?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Discuss the implications of the sex industry continuing to thrive in a conservative society where it is banned.

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