Boys Into the Sex Industry and Legalizing Prostitution

Part A 

How boys are drawn into the sex industry in such counties as Thailand is the primary focus of your discussion. You note that society has failed to shed adequate light on the experiences of these boys as it has given too much focus to the struggles of girls and women who are victims of sex trafficking. I fully support your position. I believe that many boys continue to be abused and violated because society has refused to highlight their plight. We live in a world where boys and men are expected to be strong. They are supposed to persevere and fight injustice. On the other hand, society is very quick to alleviate the suffering that women and girls endure. While I think that it is important to shield women and girls from harm, I find that it is more important to rescue the thousands of boys who are forced into the sex trade. Until this happens, we will have a society where men are afraid to admit their vulnerabilities and challenges.

Part B 

I will begin by stating that I found your perspective to be fresh and interesting. As I read your post, I reflected on my own position on prostitution. Personally, I think that prostitution is an evil industry that should not be legalized. You appear to be of the position that legalizing this trade holds the key to empowering women. I disagree. I think that instead of legalizing prostitution, we need to examine the issues that force women into this industry in the first place. I understand that poverty is the main factor that pushes women into prostitution. By empowering girls and women through opportunities for gainful employment, we will be able to protect them and dismantle the prostitution industry. If we endorse prostitution, we are essentially setting our society on a path that delivers nothing but decadence and corruption.