Hidden in Plain Sight: A Baseline Study of Sexually-Exploited Male Masseurs in Metro Manila

Hidden in Plain Sight: A Baseline Study of Sexually-Exploited Male Masseurs in Metro Manila

Hidden in Plain Sight: A Baseline Study of Sexually-Exploited Male Masseurs in Metro Manila

This study is third in a series of studies that explores the little-known lives and experiences, vulnerabilities and resiliencies of sexually exploited young men in Southeast Asia. It is a part of a small, collaborative movement among interested organizations who have both recognized and acted upon the neglect of boys and men in discussions of sexual abuse and exploitation. The studies have utilized both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, merging careful fieldwork and extensive, one-on-one structured interviews to provide a better understanding of the lives of young men and boys within the sex trade industry and an information resource for service providers.