IMPACT OF FORMER SEX WORKERS' PSYCHOLOGICAL BARRIERS ON JOB SATISFACTION OF WORKERS IN INDUSTRIAL ZONES IN VIETNAM

Abstract

The downside of the market economy is the increase in social evils. One of the hottest issues in Vietnam is prostitution. They can be people who have made mistakes or who are unlucky to have had a harsh life. However, when they repent and turn around, they have the right to a better life. Supporting former sex workers to remove psychological barriers, achieve their current job satisfaction, and integrate into the community will help society become more sustainable. Towards this, the study conducted interviews with 56 people who used to work as prostitutes in industrial zones of three provinces of Bac Ninh, Bac Giang and Vinh Phuc in Vietnam in order to understand the difficulties, especially in women. psychological obstacles, making them feel insecure, unsatisfied and lack motivation to develop in their current job. At the same time, their wishes for a new life are also explored to provide policy implications for this target group