Resilience and Revolution in Khandapara

This chapter examines the lives of women in Khandapara, a brothel village in Bangladesh, focusing on the experiences of Manawara Begum and Monawara, both of whom have faced significant adversity. It highlights the harrowing journey of child trafficking and the struggle for survival amidst exploitation, culminating in a powerful protest for the rights of sex workers. Through activism and community support, Monawara's story illustrates the complex realities of brothel life and the indomitable spirit of women striving for empowerment and change.