A Situational Analysis of Child Sex Tourism- 30 December 2003 ...

The proposed intervention strategies are based on the outcome of the study. It hasevolved out of the normative context created by encounters with tourism industry,social groups, media and the policy makers. The strategy is designed within the broadframework provided by the Article 34 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child(UN, 1985).2.3. Data AnalysisThe methodology that is used for data analysis is as follows:• Qualitative analysis- by formulation case studies• Observations by bringing in the theory of “positive sociology”• Quantitative analysis by tabulating data, primarily gathered from Children2.4. Limitation of the EvaluationsThis study is not a full, final and complete picture of either the particular configurationof factors or responses to CST. This was largely a rapid assessment to establish theexistence of the problem of CST in India and to derive at possible interventionstrategies. The study has looked into identified tourist areas (based on the type andnature of tourism) for understanding the issue. It has not covered all tourist areas in thestates under research. And thus does not claim to represent the magnitude of CST thatexists in the states under research.Though the methodology was worked out with great details, translating it into the localcontext was a difficult task. And thus agencies involved have developed their ownstrategies to collect information based on the agreed guidelines. The invisibility of theissue and due to the high mobility of these children, it was difficult to identify and thento make contact visits for interviews. In most cases the data gathered from children arebased on one-time interview or focus group discussion. The scope for reviewinginformation gathered from the FGD with children was limited.‘Children at risk' – In this category though organizations are working with children ofsex workers, migrant children, and others, the interventions are limited to providingservices, such as health care, education, recreational activities etc. The issues related tovulnerability have not been looked at in a holistic manner. Thus it was difficult to linkissues related vulnerability as a factor that leads to further marginalisation of children.A Situational Analysis of Child Sex Tourism in India (Kerala and Goa) 12