Right now there is the debate of whether prostitution in the Netherlands should be legal or not. Many feminist and Christians argue it is wrong and that women should feel that they are worth more than the work they put themselves through. However, there is many arguments for the legality of prostitution. Sexworkers argue that that is their source of income and that it is consensual. They also argue that they would be in more danger than before due to them not being able to go to the police if something bad happens like rape, because it would be illegal in the first place. They say that they would be put at more of a risk because clients would try to remove protection. I think this is a tough issue because this puts a lot of people at risk for a loss of their job. I also understand the counterargument of wanting to empower women, but then again some women enjoy what they do and therefore they should be able to. I also think if people want to ban prostitution then they need to help those who do that find other jobs and put them through trade school or college. I think the only reason prostitutes should quit their job is if they do not actually want to do that. If they only do because they feel like they do not have any other option, then they should be helped. Once again this is a tough debate. The thing that worries me the most if the higher risk of sex trafficking with the laws being so relaxed. It is easier for these traffickers to kidnap these sex workers when the laws for their work is so relaxed. I hope everyone comes up with a solution that everyone is happy with.
