Prostitution and
Abuse
Objectives:
•Discuss the causes
of prostitution and
abuse
Objectives
•Analyze the effects of
prostitution and abuse to the
life of a person on the
community and the country.
Objectives
•Recommend ways to solve
the problem of the
prostitution and abuse
Objectives
•Interpret information
and draw conclusions
base on the best
analysis.
Objectives
Definition of the term
Simple use of a person’s
body in order to earn
money – Merriam
Webster
Acceptable vs. Unacceptable
•It is an acceptable
business in some states in
America like Nevada and
Asian countries like Japan.
In the Philippines
•Anti-trafficking in Persons
Act of 2003 – anyone who
participates in prostitution
may be punished up to
lifetime imprisonment.
•Anti-prostitution Act of
2010
Avoid these places
•Nightclubs
•Pub houses
•Massage or sauna services (be
careful)
•Motels and hotels
What drives people to engage in prostitution?
•American psychologist,
Allan Schwartz
enumerated 4 reasons:
What drives people to engage in prostitution?
•It is easy to earn big
money in
prostitution.
What drives people to engage in prostitution?
•It is a business.
What drives people to engage in prostitution?
•Some of those involved
in the business are used
to a culture of abuse.
What drives people to engage in prostitution>
•It is a way out of
poverty.
Worldwide Scenario
Worldwide Scenario
•People’s attitude about
prostitution differs in
various parts of the
world.
Prostitution in the Philippines
•It has been around ever since
the time of Spanish
colonization.
Prostitution in the Philippines
•1898 – Emilio
Aguinaldo gave
constitutional
freedom
Prostitution in the Philippines
•It flourished when the
Philippine-American war
commenced in the year
1899. American soldiers
need to satisfy their sexual
needs and by the need of
Filipinas to earn money.
Prostitution in the Philippines
•It continued
until the
Japanese
occupation.
Prostitution in the Philippines
•At present, many Filipinos
are involved in prostitution.
In 2010, there are more than
800,000 prostitutes.
Causes of the Proliferation of Prostitution
•Poverty
•Unemployment or lack
of job opportunities.
Causes of the Proliferation of Prostitution
•Experience of physical or sexual
abuse.
•Addiction to drugs and other
vices
•Peer influence.
Causes of the Proliferation of Prostitution
•Coming from a
dysfunctional family.
•Being duped by recruiters.
•Pornography
Cause of the Proliferation of Prostitution
•Tourism that exploit women.
•Social and church
indifference to the reality of
prostitution.
Forms of Abuse in the Philippines in the Year
1997
• Others
• All of the above
• Verbal, Physical, Economic Abuse
• Verbal Abuse
• Economic Abuse
• Sexual Abuse
• Physical Abuse
Summary
•18 – 24
•Elementary
•Not gainfully employed
•Fear of Economic Loss
Effects of Prostitution and Abuse
1. victims
(McTavish, 2012)
•Female prostitutes were interviewed
•45% were 18-22
•30% were 23 – 27
•11% were 28-32
•Effect on the physical and psychological
well being
(Melissa Farley)
•Sexual violence and abuse
•Health problems (extreme fatigue, STD,
back aches, headaches, stomachaches,
eating disorder)
•Psychological and mental disorders
•Higher risk of being murdered
Effect of Prostitution and Abuse
2. Community
View of the Catholic Church
•Whatever is opposed to life, itself, such
as…prostitution, the selling of women and
children…are infamies indeed. They poison
human society, and they do more harm to
those who practice them than those who
suffer from the injury. Moreover, they are a
supreme dishonor to the Creator. – Second Vatican
Council, 1997
Family
•Many prostitutes get pregnant and bear
children of their clients.
•Children are psychologically affected.
•People look down on prostitutes and
their children.
Effects of Prostitution and Abuse
3. On the Country
Illegal and Legal
•In the Philippines, prostitution is
illegal because it is a visible
violation of human rights.
•It is done in the black market
trade.
40% of foreign tourists come
to the Philippines merely for
sexual pleasure – US
Ambassador Harry Thomas
Controversial Case of Jennifer Laude and
Corporal Scott Pemberton
Recommended Solutions to the Issue of
Prostitution
1.Punish the
Wrongdoers
2.Legalizing Prostitution
Punish the wrongdoers
Legalizing Prostitution and their reasons
• They will be considered as a service provider if it will be
legalized.
• They will be considered as legal employees and their rights
will be protected.
• Both the health of prostitute and her client will be ensured.
• They will be given work-related benefits like Social Security
System etc.
• Brothels will be compelled to give a fair and humane salary
including working condition,
Opposing the Legalization of Prostitution
SDA Church View