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This book is a critical feminist analysis of sex trafficking. Arguing that trafficking in girls and women is a product of the social construction of gender and other dimensions of power and status within a particular culture and at a particular historical moment, this book offers the necessary locally grounded analysis. Focusing on the case of Nepal, from where 5,000 to 7,000 thousands of Nepali girls and women are trafficked each year primarily to India, Mary Crawford assesses how the social construction of trafficking - the concept and its representation in discourse - are influenced by the dynamics of gender, caste, and the development establishment. The defining figure is an innocent, naïve young girl being lured or duped into leaving the safety of her village. The trafficking victim is portrayed as "backward"; however, she is "backward" in specific ways that resonate with Nepal’s struggle to resist and yet encompass Western influence. This view may lead to paradoxical effects in which efforts to protect girls and women instead restrict their human rights. Rather than seeing women as universalized victims, Crawford assesses how the social construction of trafficking in a particular society affects girls and women who live in that society. In this book, the author’s voice as a woman, a feminist, and a social scientist immersed in a "foreign" way of life, illuminates aspects of this process and highlights the subjectivity of urban women. It makes the connection between Nepali subjectivities and a problem of international significance, the trafficking of girls and women. The book provides a model for other locally grounded accounts of sex trafficking to counter the universalizing rhetoric of the mass media and some anti-trafficking activists, filling a niche in South Asian Studies and Women’s Studies.

This book is a critical feminist analysis of sex trafficking. Arguing that trafficking in girls and women is a product of the social construction of gender and other dimensions of power and status within a particular culture and at a particular historical moment, this book offers the necessary locally grounded analysis. Focusing on the case of Nepal, from where 5,000 to 7,000 thousands of Nepali girls and women are trafficked each year primarily to India, Mary Crawford assesses how the social construction of trafficking - the concept and its representation in discourse - are influenced by the dynamics of gender, caste, and the development establishment. The defining figure is an innocent, naïve young girl being lured or duped into leaving the safety of her village. The trafficking victim is portrayed as "backward"; however, she is "backward" in specific ways that resonate with Nepal’s struggle to resist and yet encompass Western influence. This view may lead to paradoxical effects in which efforts to protect girls and women instead restrict their human rights. Rather than seeing women as universalized victims, Crawford assesses how the social construction of trafficking in a particular society affects girls and women who live in that society. In this book, the author’s voice as a woman, a feminist, and a social scientist immersed in a "foreign" way of life, illuminates aspects of this process and highlights the subjectivity of urban women. It makes the connection between Nepali subjectivities and a problem of international significance, the trafficking of girls and women. The book provides a model for other locally grounded accounts of sex trafficking to counter the universalizing rhetoric of the mass media and some anti-trafficking activists, filling a niche in South Asian Studies and Women’s Studies.

Hurting Child Within is about a little girl who experienced molestation, multiple rapes, and so much more, but she never stopped believing in God. She knew deep down inside that God was keeping her in the midst of it all. She held on to the belief that things would get better as long as she held on to God's unchanging hand. Hurting Child Within is Mary Crawford's candid testimony of what Christ can do for anyone who has endured or is enduring the trauma of sexual abuse. Read how she was set free from decades of pain and finding the love of God that was always there. This book is a must-read for those dealing with the emotional baggage that survivors of sexual abuse carry. God can and will help you find peace, joy, and everlasting freedom "And provide for those who grieve in Zion-to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor."-Isaiah 61:3 Mary Crawford is a true example of Isaiah 61:3. Through the power of God, she went from ashes to glory. God brought me out, she proclaims. Because of her faith in God, healing and forgiveness came.

`I love the warmth and wit in this book, but I say this in no way to detract from the seriousness of its subject matter and its incisive treatment by Mary Crawford... this is a great book and an important book which articulates current critical thinking about research around gender and language. Mary Crawford writes brilliantly, powerfully and lucidly... I thoroughly recommend it' - British Psychological Society Psychology of Women Section Newsletter This refreshing re-evaluation of current wisdom - both academic and popular - about men's and women's language critically assesses the abundant social science research of recent years and its representation in the mass media. Exploring a wide range of topics, from talk shows to self-help books, Mary Crawford offers a new understanding of the role of language practices in both maintaining - and disrupting - gender inequality. The book addresses such provocative questions as: Why has the study of gender and language so often focused on the limitations of women's talk? How do academic practices constrain our understanding of how gender relations are re-created and maintained in language use? Why do assertiveness texts usually ignore indirect modes of speech such as humour and storytelling?

`I love the warmth and wit in this book, but I say this in no way to detract from the seriousness of its subject matter and its incisive treatment by Mary Crawford... this is a great book and an important book which articulates current critical thinking about research around gender and language. Mary Crawford writes brilliantly, powerfully and lucidly... I thoroughly recommend it' - British Psychological Society Psychology of Women Section Newsletter This refreshing re-evaluation of current wisdom - both academic and popular - about men's and women's language critically assesses the abundant social science research of recent years and its representation in the mass media. Exploring a wide range of topics, from talk shows to self-help books, Mary Crawford offers a new understanding of the role of language practices in both maintaining - and disrupting - gender inequality. The book addresses such provocative questions as: Why has the study of gender and language so often focused on the limitations of women's talk? How do academic practices constrain our understanding of how gender relations are re-created and maintained in language use? Why do assertiveness texts usually ignore indirect modes of speech such as humour and storytelling?

Transformations: Women, Gender and Psychology explores the many transformations, including developmental transformations of a gendered life and transformations in psychology. Transformations presents a broad, comprehensive theoretical framework for understanding how the lives of all people, but particularly the lives of girls and women, are shaped by gender. Students are introduced to the concepts of feminism, multiculturalism, diversity and intersexuality.

h2>The line between love and injustice is thin.Prosecutor Tori Clarkson's perfect life implodes. False allegations cost her her job, and her mother's dementia causes her to struggle to recall Tori's name. Detective Cody Erickson searches for missing teenagers. Even though their timing has never been right, he contacts a former prosecutor because she may hold the key. Without her files from her former cases, Tori wants to help her longtime friend solve this devastating mystery but it's like flying blind. But if she can help him solve the most critical cases in his career, perhaps the two of them can find a balance between love and injustice. Love and Injustice is the first book in Mary Crawford's Hidden Hearts - Protection Unit romantic suspense series.If you root for fierce warriors for justice with a human side, you'll love this clean and wholesome suspenseful romance by Mary Crawford.

A search for a missing person could destroy them all. Cold Case Squadron leader Detective Dylan Palmer has a passion for finding missing people. As a favor to his mother, he takes on a previously unsolved case. No pressure there This job isn't good news for his ulcer.Personal chef, Lauren Drysdale's big sister has been missing for twenty-three years. In all that time her mother has never forgiven her for not being April. Her mother's cruelness has led to debilitating panic attacks.Now, a hotshot detective wants to come into her life and stir up all sorts of old hurts in an effort to find April. Uncertain that she, her mother, and their brittle relationship can handle further disappointment, she finds herself wishing the detective could stick around.Dylan had no idea what he might find during this case, but he certainly didn't expect to discover the love of a lifetime. The timing is about as terrible as it gets, but sometimes love appears out of thin air.If you enjoy a clean and wholesome mystery combined with family drama, you'll love Out of Thin Air, the second book in the Hidden Hearts -- Protection Unit series.

Coincidence or something darker? College student Ivy Montclair's dating service adventure goes terribly wrong. After being confronted about dates she's never experienced, she hires an identity theft expert whose investigation leads to a mystery and a hunky tattoo shop owner.When Marcus Brolin meets his apprentice's lookalike, he wonders if Ivy will see through his "bad boy" tattoo artist image. Despite her tough exterior, Rogue Betencourt intrigues software mogul Tristan Macklin. His company, Identity Bank, is a raging success, but Rogue catches his interest because she seems to see more in him than dollar signs.Rogue has no use for a rich man with big-time goals. She cherishes her independence. Yet there's something about Tristan that tells her he has integrity and heart as well as brains.Together, the four of them set out to discover the truth. As the mystery unravels, both couples join forces and search for the true identities of their hearts.Identity of the Heart is the first standalone novel in the Hidden Hearts clean and wholesome contemporary romance series. If you like wholesome stories, deeply drawn characters, and delightful twists and turns, then you'll appreciate Mary Crawford's engaging tale.

Is it possible to fall in love with a social media profile? Jessica Walters goaded her best friend into posting a profile on Brains-R-Sexy, an online dating service. Even though she wasn't the one looking for love, Jessica can't seem to forget one spectacular profile. Between his job as an accountant, his search and rescue work and volunteering at an animal shelter, Mitch Campbell is one busy man. Busy is all right with him because it gives him less time to think about his romantic life. Or lack thereof. When Jessica rescues an injured dog, she never expects to come face-to-face with the man from her past. After the dating profile buildup, Mitch seems a little lost. Is he as good as he looks on paper? Jessica needs to get to the heart of the matter and discover who the real Mitch Campbell is. When a family crisis hits, Mitch and Jessica find shelter in each other's hearts. Will it be enough to overcome tragedy and keep them together?Sheltered Hearts is the second standalone novel in the Hidden Hearts Series.If you love heroes with a passion for animals and quirks which make them unique, Sheltered Hearts may be perfect for you.

There's nothing worse than getting shot ... unless you are forced to shoot your attacker. At least that's what police officer Katelyn Ashford thought before her fianc tried to attack her at her own wedding. She never thought she'd become a runaway bride. Even worse, she woke up in the stranger's bed in a place she'd never been. Is it the worst thing to ever happen to Katie or the best? As head of security for one of the biggest pop stars in the Pacific Northwest, former Army medic, Logan Anthony has seen his fair share of damsels in distress. Even though he's not the soldier he was before his injury, there's something special about this tough but fragile woman that brings out his protective instincts. Katie knows she has to put the pieces of her life back together. She and Logan make a formidable team. Unfortunately, there seems to be no way to escape Katie's frightening past.If you enjoy a clean and wholesome mystery combined with a stubborn damsel in distress and a dedicated wounded warrior, you'll love Pieces, the seventh book in the Hidden Hearts series.

It's time to move on. The trick is figuring out how. As a veterinarian, Stuart Eastwood has learned the hard way love is fragile and terrible things happen to good animals. Even so, he's never seen anything like the animal torture cases appearing at his practice, The Critter Clinic. His friend, Detective Darya Vick has a personal stake in the outcome of this case. Unfortunately, no one knew how deadly the threats would become. Stuart already has lost one woman he loved, is he willing to risk his heart to another woman who puts her life on the line every day?Darya and Stuart have suffered extraordinary loss. Can they find the strength to believe in love and set their hearts free? If you enjoy a clean and wholesome mystery together with a handsome veterinarian, heroic mom, cute kid, talented pets, and plenty of bad guys, you'll love Hearts Set Free, the eighth book in the Hidden Hearts series.

Phoenix Wolf doesn't like people much.People say he has no heart and is oblivious to the world around him, but nothing could be further from the truth. The problem is he sees and hears far too much.Asperger's syndrome colors the way he experiences the world and everything in it. Usually, he is content to keep to himself and debug computers. But, a promotion opportunity thousands of miles away from home pushes him out of his comfort zone.Before he can tackle the challenge of a lifetime, he finds an injured dog. He can't just leave it, so he calls the nearest rescue center.Animal trainer, Zoe Hurlington has reservations about the odd stranger with long blonde hair when he begs her to help save a dog. She is not even sure she buys Phoenix's story that the Labrador Retriever is not his. After her brother was arrested for unspeakable crimes, Zoe learned the hard way that trusting people is a universally bad move.Zoe will gladly stick to training service dogs for a living. Animals don't lie. Yet, somewhere along the way, Phoenix quietly managed to rescue more than a four-legged friend.Can this unlikely friendship provide them both with freedom they never knew existed and love they never dreamed they'd find?If you enjoy a compelling clean and wholesome romance combined with family drama galore, you'll love Freedom, the ninth standalone book in the Hidden Hearts series.

The past can be so painful it leaves scars on your soul. Software programmer Toby Payne has tried hard to shed his identity as a child kidnapping victim, but now his extraordinary computer skills are needed to rescue missing teens. Detective Pauline Lawrence likes to go all in. Her leap-before-you-look style has given her a bad reputation. Can she make up for her past mistakes with the help of a dashingly handsome, but shy computer programmer? Pauline affects Toby in ways he never expected. Yet, he's not sure he can set aside his terror when the talented young detective volunteers for a high-risk hostage rescue mission.Toby and Pauline must decide if love is stronger than fear and if they can thrive despite their pasts. If you love suspenseful romances with strong women and nerdy guys with heart, Soul Scars (the third book in the Hidden Hearts - Protection Unit series), may be just what you're looking for.

Running into a stranger can change your life forever. Taylor John moved to the middle of the ocean to escape a bad relationship. Joining the Navy has been the best thing that's ever happened to her -- but there's nothing that says she can't look forward to a little R&R in her favorite city.Taylor has no idea that her past and present are about to collide in the city of roses. Will it bring heartbreak -- or the chance of a new beginning?Making the best of an unexpected job transfer, Samuel Taylor is determined to make himself at home in Oregon. Little did he know, carrying on a family tradition would bring excitement in more ways than one.Port in the Storm is a standalone novella, but is best understood if as part of the Hidden Hearts Series.If you enjoy a love at first sight, clean and wholesome romance novella combined with a gorgeous sailor and an uncommon hero, you'll love Port in the Storm, the first novella in the Hidden Hearts series.