There are three primary narrative approaches to define the relationship between sex trafficking and prostitution. The first is that of abolition, where the lines of delineation between prostitution and trafficking are often blurred and cases of exploitation within prostitution are categorized in a sex trafficking context. Here one commonly finds the language of rescue and restoration. In this context, individual actors such as pimps and traffickers, as well as the society itself which allows prostitution to flourish, are viewed as perpetrators. The second narrative is one of criminal justice, where the issue is framed by the language of legal prosecution against criminals and the war on trafficking done by the State and NGO actors. The third narrative is one of sex workers rights, where the human rights abuses surrounding prostitution are framed principally as gender migrant issues and the need for better working conditions is presented as the solution. Assistance from a sex workers rights approach speaks in terms of harm reduction and empowering agency among those in prostitution. This approach considers sex work to be a viable job when the conditions are correct and the women are free from exploitation.
All narratives agree that sex trafficking is wrong. The departure takes place where views of prostitution are concerned. The prevalence of harm found in prostitution cause some to place it ontologically in the same category as sex trafficking while others would say that is overreaching and adds to the challenges women in prostitution face. In effect, presuppositions built by a commitment to any of these narratives tend to influence the orientation and praxis of an organization.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Guiding Narratives
- Scripture
- Tradition
- Reason
- Experience
- Community
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay explores the role of the theological method in engaging with various narratives surrounding sex trafficking and prostitution. The author aims to critically analyze conflicting perspectives, particularly the abolitionist narrative and the sex workers rights approach. The goal is to determine a more balanced and effective approach to addressing this complex issue.
- Theological Method in Social Justice Issues
- Narratives Surrounding Sex Trafficking and Prostitution
- Conflicting Perspectives on Abolition and Sex Workers Rights
- Biblical Interpretations and Ethical Considerations
- Finding a Balanced and Effective Approach
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the issue of sex trafficking and its prevalence within evangelical non-profit organizations. It highlights the abolitionist narrative's tendency to overlook the historical complexities of prostitution and the ambiguity between sex trafficking and prostitution in legal documents.
- Guiding Narratives: The author outlines three primary narratives defining the relationship between sex trafficking and prostitution: abolition, criminal justice, and sex workers rights. Each narrative holds distinct perspectives on the issue, influencing the approach of organizations and individuals.
- Scripture: This chapter examines the biblical perspective on prostitution, highlighting both its condemnation and instances of God's mercy towards women involved in this profession. It explores how both the abolitionist and sex workers rights narratives utilize scripture to support their respective positions.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key words and focus topics include sex trafficking, prostitution, abolition, sex workers rights, theological method, biblical interpretation, evangelicalism, social justice, and narratives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the three primary narratives regarding sex trafficking and prostitution?
The three narratives are abolition (blurring lines between prostitution and trafficking), criminal justice (focus on legal prosecution), and sex workers rights (focus on labor conditions and human rights).
What is the main difference between the abolitionist and sex workers rights perspectives?
Abolitionists often view all prostitution as exploitation or trafficking, while the sex workers rights approach considers sex work a viable job if conditions are safe and free from exploitation.
How does the theological method apply to social justice issues?
The theological method uses Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience to critically analyze social narratives and develop ethical responses to issues like trafficking.
What does the Bible say about prostitution according to this analysis?
The text highlights that while the Bible contains condemnations, it also shows instances of God's mercy towards women involved in prostitution, a point used differently by various narratives.
Why is the distinction between sex trafficking and prostitution often blurred?
In the abolitionist narrative, exploitation within prostitution is often categorized under the context of trafficking to emphasize the need for "rescue and restoration."
- Quote paper
- Justin Shrum (Author), 2018, A Theological Method Critically Applied to the Narratives Used for Sex Trafficking and Prostitution, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/489213
