I have avoided writing my definitive opinion on the legalized prostitution until now. After my time in South America, I felt it important to explain my concerns and thoughts. This post may be very scattered, as I have not reached clear conclusions on the topic as a whole. However, based on my experiences, I see glaring problems with the legalization of prostitution outright. I look forward to hearing other thoughts and opinions on this topic.
Prostitution in South America
Even though I'm only able to visit one country in South America for this fellowship, I believe that many of my findings here in Colombia are a good indication for most of the continent. I want to be careful not to generalize too far, but there are some interesting trends that are common in most of South America regarding the topic of sexual exploitation.
