International Approaches to Prostitution : Law and Policy in Europe and Asia

What is to be done about prostitution? Is it work or is it violence? Are women involved in prostitution offenders or victims? Is prostitution a private or a political issue? The answers to these questions vary depending on many factors, including where in the world you live. This book provides a valuable, detailed international comparison of the laws, policies and interventions in eight countries across Europe (England and Wales, France, Sweden and Moldova) and Asia (India, Pakistan, Thailand and Taiwan). The countries were chosen because of their contrasting social policy and legislative frameworks. Specific topics covered include national social and historical contexts in relation to prostitution; legal frameworks - with discussion of existing laws and policies and debates around legislation and decriminalisation; key issues faced - particularly relating to reasons for entering prostitution and analysis of policies and interventions. The case studies are brought to life by giving voice to the experiences of women involved in prostitution themselves together with the personal reflections of the authors. Aimed at a wide audience of students, academics, policy makers and practitioners, this book makes an important contribution to academic and policy debates in the fields of criminology, law, social policy, women's studies, sociology, politics and international relations.|What is to be done about prostitution? Is it work or is it violence? Are women involved in prostitution offenders or victims? Is prostitution a private or a political issue? The answers to these questions vary depending on many factors, including where in the world you live. This book provides a valuable, detailed international comparison of the laws, policies and interventions in eight countries across Europe (England and Wales, France, Sweden and Moldova) and Asia (India, Pakistan, Thailand and Taiwan). The countries were chosen because of their contrasting social policy and legislative frameworks. Specific topics covered include national social and historical contexts in relation to prostitution; legal frameworks - with discussion of existing laws and policies and debates around legislation and decriminalisation; key issues faced - particularly relating to reasons for entering prostitution and analysis of policies and interventions. The case studies are brought to life by giving voice to the experiences of women involved in prostitution themselves together with the personal reflections of the authors. Aimed at a wide audience of students, academics, policy makers and practitioners, this book makes an important contribution to academic and policy debates in the fields of criminology, law, social policy, women's studies, sociology, politics and international relations. What Is To Be Done About Prostitution? Is It Work Or Is It Violence? Are Women Who Are Involved In Prostitution Offenders Or Victims? Is Prostitution A Private Or A Political Issue? The Answers To These Questions Vary Depending On Many Factors, Including Where In The World You Live. International Approaches To Prostitution Provides A Valuable, Detailed International Comparison Of The Laws, Policies And Interventions In Nine Countries Across Europe And Asia (england And Wales, France, Sweden, Moldova, India, Pakistan, Thailand And Taiwan). The Countries Were Chosen Because Of Their Contrasting Social Policy And Legislative Frameworks. Aimed At A Wide Audience Of Students, Academics, Policy Makers And Practitioners, This Book Makes An Important Contribution To Academic And Policy Debates In The Fields Of Criminology, Law, Social Policy, Women's Studies, Sociology, Politics And International Relations.--book Jacket. Introduction: Approaches To Prostitution / Nicole Westmarland And Geetanjali Gangoli -- From The Personal To The Political: Shifting Perspectives On Street Prostitution In England And Wales / Nicole Westmarland -- Prostitution In France / Gill Allwood -- Prostitution In Sweden: Debates And Policies 1980-2004 / Yvonne Svanström -- The Republic Of Moldova: Prostitution And Trafficking In Women / Kristina Abiala -- Prostitution In India: Laws, Debates And Responses / Geetanjali Gangoli -- Good Women, Bad Women: Prostitution In Pakistan / Fouzia Saeed -- Selling Bodies/selling Pleasure: The Social Organisation Of Sex Work In Taiwan / Mei-hua Chen -- Prostitution In Thailand: Perceptions And Realities / Alyson Brady. Edited By Geetanjali Gangoli And Nicole Westmarland. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.

What is to be done about prostitution? Is it work or is it violence? Are women involved in prostitution offenders or victims? Is prostitution a private or a political issue? The answers to these questions vary depending on many factors, including where in the world you live. This book provides a valuable, detailed international comparison of the laws, policies and interventions in eight countries across Europe (England and Wales, France, Sweden and Moldova) and Asia (India, Pakistan, Thailand and Taiwan). The countries were chosen because of their contrasting social policy and legislative frameworks. Specific topics covered include national social and historical contexts in relation to prostitution; legal frameworks - with discussion of existing laws and policies and debates around legislation and decriminalisation; key issues faced - particularly relating to reasons for entering prostitution and analysis of policies and interventions. The case studies are brought to life by giving voice to the experiences of women involved in prostitution themselves together with the personal reflections of the authors. Aimed at a wide audience of students, academics, policy makers and practitioners, this book makes an important contribution to academic and policy debates in the fields of criminology, law, social policy, women's studies, sociology, politics and international relations.

INTERNATIONAL APPROACHES TO PROSTITUTION Contents List of tables and boxes Notes on contributors Introduction Part One: Europe Shifting perspectives on street prostitution in England and Wales Prostitution in France Prostitution in Sweden The Republic of Moldova Part Two: Asia Prostitution in India Prostitution in Pakistan The social organisation of sex work in Taiwan Prostitution in Thailand Index This book provides the first comprehensive review of the increase in the UK and internationally in the number of disability-related support services controlled by disabled people themselves. It highlights the need for greater user involvement in service provision and delivery.-- Provided by publisher