New Canadian Government policy to create a legalized and sustainable red light district.

Running Head : LEGALIZED RED LIGHT DISTRICT

Legalized Red Light District in Canada

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Introduction

They say that prostitution is perhaps the oldest profession in the world . Ancient books , including the Bible , provide account of different activities pertaining to prostitutes . Whether in the setting of religious practices or in social contexts , prostitution appears to be a part of the lives of men and women in all places and in different times throughout history . In developing countries as well as in developed countries , there

are red light districts

Although the laws of most countries prohibit prostitution , probably because of the influence of the Judeo-Christian tradition , it is an open secret that these red light districts continue their operations . Some countries , however , such as the Netherlands and Thailand , have implemented a rather unconventional approach to the issue and that is to legalize prostitution

A number of interesting issues arise out of this . From a policy standpoint , is it better to legalize prostitution since its existence in the society cannot be denied by people ? If so , what are the implications on this on the values of the society ? Does it matter if the issue is brought out into the open ? On a cursory glance at the issue , with legalization , the government can help ensure that women working as prostitutes are free from sexually transmitted disease , thereby protecting both men and women from these illnesses . Likewise , the government can help regulate the number of prostitution centers operating in any given city and there will be a better reckoning of the number of prostitutes serving in the country

On the other hand , there might be important implications of this policy on several institutions of the society , not the least on marriage and the family . Likewise , there are religions who feel strongly against prostitution - legal or otherwise . Given these concerns , which course of action should governments take

This looks at the issue in broader terms by looking at the pros and cons of the legalization of prostitution and a red light district The experiences of the countries that legalized prostitution will also be looked at such as Thailand , the Netherlands , and Germany . Through this , there will be a grounded view on the matter . It will also explore the matter of legalizing prostitution in Canada while taking into account the legal , social , and cultural impacts of this kind of policy .Legalized Prostitution : the Pros

Prostitution , in itself , is already a very contentious issue . The issue of legalizing it and decriminalizing it is also a contentious one especially for organizations , even religious denominations , and individuals advocating for women 's rights . The issue itself is complex and requires careful analysis if any given society were to make a stand regarding legalizing prostitution

Several countries have already legalized prostitution . The examples of these countries are the Netherlands , some states in Australia , New Zealand , Nevada , and Switzerland . In the United Kingdom , prostitution in itself is not illegal but there are several activities associated with it that...