the criminalization of clients as an instrument to fight against the prostitution system

Abstract

Prostitution must necessarily be analyzed from a gender perspective, that is, bearing in mind the power relations involved. This approach requires requires putting the focus on the figure of man as a subject of prostitution and in the close relationship that exists between the prostitution system and hegemonic masculinity. Consequently, its necessary to penalize the consumer of prostitution and to implement public policies to deactivate the demand. At the same time the need to revise the model of masculine subjectivity that continues sustaining the patriarchal order.

Keywords

• Género
• igualdad
• masculinidades
• prostitución
• clientes
• Gender
• equality
• masculinities
• prostitution
• clients