Official lecture 8 Flashcards
defining features of pornography are what
Violence and transgression
Thomas Aquinas on Prostitution
“Accordingly in human government also, those who are in authority rightly tolerate certain evils, lest certain goods be lost, or certain evils be incurred: thus Augustine says [De ordine 2.4]: ‘If you do away with harlots, the world will be convulsed with lust.’“ (ST II-II, q. 10, a. 11)
isn’t the big advocator for sexual freedom, but this quote is a little supportive for prostitution
he isn’t saying prostitution is an evil, but he is saying the world will not be completely free of sin `
what is a Sex Worker
“all adults who sell or exchange sex for money, goods or services (e.g., transport)” Identity female, male or transgender regular or occasional no coerced direct or indirect
define Prostitution
outmoded and negative term for sex work
define Transactional sex –
exchange of sex for goods or services, usually by someone who has other sources of income (not likely to identify as a sex worker)
define trafficked
coercively transported for purpose of exploitation, often sexual
what does the trafficking convention (1949) say
Overtly anti-sex work position
Prostitution is undignified, prostitutes are victims
Punishment for procurement, enticement, and exploitation of prostitution of another, with or without consent) (Art 1)
Prohibit brothel keeping and renting accommodations (Art 2)
looking to suppress the industry
what does the CEDAW (1980) say
States parties shall take all appropriate measures, including legislation, to suppress all forms of traffic in women and exploitation of prostitution of women (Art. 6).
Does not seek to suppress all forms of sex work
Seeks to suppress exploitation
what does the UNAIDS, Sex Work and the Law in Asia and the Pacific (2012) say
Legal empowerment underpins effective HIV responses
Positive public health and human rights outcomes accompany decriminalization
supporting for decriminalization
Licensing and registration models not effective
decriminalization is effective, legalization not so much
Communities need to determine their own solutions
does not make a moral assessment
what does Chester Brown say
we have been conditioned to think about love and sex in specific ways and that is a problem
sex should be easily separated from romance and relationships
what does Brock say
she is for decriminalization but explores the hard realities that comes with prostitution
1 Historically involves coercion (e.g., rape and violence)
so you advocate for this, but are you willing for to live in these place?
2 Projects blame onto females
3 Exploits childhood
Average age of entry: 14
say we regulate it for 16+… does that do anything for the market of 14yr olds?
85% victims of sexual abuse
4 Overlap between prostitution and drug trade
what is Decriminalization
“the repeal of all existing laws governing voluntary sexual exchanges in adult (over age eighteen), nonviolent, consensual relationships, whether or not money changes hands” (253).
what is Legalization
imposition of state power
if you legalize it, the state is involved and has say
usually involves licensing
allows state to designate sex industry areas
raises questions about enforcement of trafficking (254).
is prostitution/sex work inherited violent?
what is Brock’s Argument for Decriminalization
Key concern: focus on the regulation of sex rather than on the misuse of power
“Instead of seeing sin in sexual behavior, which has created veils of shame and guilt even around healthy sexual feelings, we must see it in the abuse of power” (257).
she inherited sees religion as a sex negative thing
Alleged problem – assumption that sexuality embodies sin
what are the Legal models for prostitution laws
Swedish Model
Dutch
