The article "Under the Raj: Prostitution in Colonial Bengal" discusses how prostitution changed in Bengal during British rule. It shows how prostitutes went from being on the outskirts of society to being important in Calcutta. The British government made new rules for prostitution to protect their soldiers from diseases. The article also talks about the different classes of prostitutes in Bengal and their relationship with the upper class. It includes the voices of the prostitutes themselves, found in their songs, letters, and writings.