Sold Response

Response Paper on Sold Growing up in a rural society negativity seems to be the common language used, and well positivity, not so much. There’s not much laughter in the city, but it is perhaps laughter on the farm. It’s a small town and not so big as the city. There’s always that “small town girl” that gets caught into the uncommon situations or what we like to call it “big mistakes”. Well, the story of Sold, gives us the history of it all starting with Lakshmi.
The story line of events As I began reading Sold, I was hoping that I wouldn’t think of any stereotypes about the book, but I did, and for the most part I think I was correct. This story starts off with the 12 year old girl by the name Lakshmi growing up in a rural society by the

I think this book would help more people be aware of how something so small can turn into something so big. Everyone who reads this book can just be cautious on what things are said and listen to them closely to see if it sounds like trafficking. Or maybe they can share this story and it can help a friend out in danger. In my honest opinion, this happens frequently and most of us refuse to do anything about it and refuse to look for resources to help someone. I think that Lakshmi should have been a bit more concern about the job she would have to do in order to make money. The major red flag that I saw was when the stepfather paid the aunt to take her in town. I think that was a red flag implicating he didn't care what happened to her as long as she went in town to make money for the family. To prevent situations like this I would advise both genders, male and females to ask questions. Figure out the history and do background research to be sure it's safe and legal. Be caution of everything you decide you want to do. Ask around if people heard of things or jobs that has possibly been offered to you.As a trafficking worker, I would mentor the survivor and help them recover by day to day conversations, therapy, and