Need For Developing A Sound Prostitution Policy: Recommendations For Future Action

Author: Karandikar, Sharvari

Abstract: Analyses of prostitution policies of the different countries of the world indicate an urgent need for a coherent and more definitive prostitution policy. This paper discusses the essentials of a sound prostitution policy, based on the current social and economic foundations of prostitution. The paper is generic and does not apply to any country in specific. The economic and social foundations of prostitution are examined as against moralistic opinions and patriarchal viewpoints. The paper also sets out some recommendations, which can be useful to policymakers and legislators for developing an effective prostitution policy.

Keywords: prostitution, policy, policymakers, recommendations