THE LEGALIZATION OF SEX WORK

Resumen

The present research aims to approach and provoke the debate on one of the oldest professions in the world, prostitution. Initially, in a brief introduction, it seeks to clarify and define some necessary concepts to a more objective understanding of the subject, and then starting with its most controversial points, drawing interesting parallels between prostitution and other professions in a try to demystify some unfounded discourses and arguments fully of preconceptions, especially when imposed by the moral, social and religious bias. It also brings some examples of countries where the practice was legalized and the benefits that such legalization brought for them. The methodology applied arises from a bibliography analysis through books written by reputable authors over the subject as well as all sorts of materials and instruments available on the Internet. In addition, we bring up news and alternative ways to cope with the prostitution issue in a try to find better solutions for it. Finally, it concludes by discussing the need for the decriminalization of this practice as well as its legalization in order to assure professional rights and guarantees, and also to rescue the human dignity of all those people who work in this kind of profession and who seek some minimum of protection to keep their livelihood without exposing themselves to as many risks.

Keywords: Discrimination. Human Rights. Labor. Law. Sex.