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OBJECTIVES: To develop intervention strategies for reduction of HIV transmission in areas of Tamil Nadu where prostitution has been existing traditionally. METHODS: Due to various socio- religious factors including the 'Deva dasi' system prostitution has been practiced in several parts of Tamil Nadu over centuries traditionally. There is greater tolerance and acceptance of these practices by the local people unlike in the Urban areas where prostitution is stigmatized and repressed. The study used participant observation, focus groups and indepth interviews to gather a picture of the concepts, practices and understanding of the world of the men and women involved in traditional prostitution. RESULTS: The lack of stigma, non interference by police, low cost of sex (Rs.10 to Rs.20 compared to minimum of Rs.100 in cities), easy accessibility, willingness to provide all types of sexual practices (oral, anal often refused by non traditional women and vaginal) has encouraged a large flow of clients from neighboring cities. Students, truck drivers, factory workers form majority of the clients. Entire villages often of 200 to 300 women and their husbands are involved in the trade, with husbands acting as pimps. Children also encouraged to take up the profession as it is a tradition. Study in 7 traditional places of prostitution in Tamil Nadu has shown that condom usage is negligible. Condoms are not available in or near the villages. No awareness about HIV/AIDS. STD care by traditional untrained healers. CONCLUSION: Strategies to minimize HIV transmission include targeted IEC, increased availability of condoms in the villages, use of Panchayats (traditional local governing body comprising of people from the village) to change norms, using religious festivals and occasions for outreach, using the traditional priests (Guru) as change agents, peer education and access to STD care and treatment

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because we know how to live in peace with others,

MY qs is why did the ltte withdraw at this stage??

yeah yeah.... The 'Dr. Ambedkar law college incident clearly showed that! :D:D:D:D

i want to invest in east & north to open shops, residential developments etc.

who should i contact ?

BOI ?

The 'Dr. Ambedkar law college incident clearly showed that

MY qs is why did the ltte withdraw at this stage??

I dont want to be GAY to you !
Only for some guys !

the product of hindian caste discrimination......