Prostitution is known as the worlds’ oldest profession and dates back to Sumerian times. “World wide an estimated 300 million women regularly have sex with 5 to 10 partners during a typical “working “ day (International Labour Organization, 1998, quoted in Rhawn,2004, 154). Throughout history men in positions of power, or those in the public eye have kept mistresses or have had dealings with prostitutes, from Presidents Carter, Jefferson, and Kennedy of the USA, to Mitterrand of France, Mussolini of Italy, and Prince Charles of Great Britain. Great writers such as Charles Dickens have also been guilty of keeping a mistress. So why should the phenomenon of enjo-kōsai in Japan be a matter for concern and public outcry? Enjo-kōsai has been translated as ‘schoolgirl prostitution’ and in this paper I intend to answer the above question and to illustrate that it does indeed warrant public outcry as it involves, in many cases, sex between adult males and adolescent girls, sometimes as young as 13.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- INTRODUCTION
- CHAPTER 1
- What Is Enjo-kōsai?
- How Has Enjo-kōsai been translated into English?
- When Did Enjo-kōsai become an Issue?
- Is Enjo-kōsai a Social/Moral or a Health Issue?
- Enjo-kōsai as a Social/Moral Issue
- Enjo-kōsai as a Health Issue
- Prevalence of Enjo-kōsai
- Data on Enjo-kōsai
- Who Has Commented on Enjo-kōsai?
- Policy Responses to Enjo-kōsai
- CHAPTER TWO
- CHAPTER THREE
- Effects of Pornography
- ADULTS
- Addiction
- Escalation
- Desensitization
- Acting Out Sexually
- CHILDREN
- CHAPTER FOUR
- CHAPTER FIVE
- Women's Role in Japanese Society
- The Role of the Internet and Mobile Telephones
- THE MASS MEDIA
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This dissertation aims to explore the phenomenon of enjo-kōsai in Japan, analyzing its origins, implications, and potential solutions. The paper seeks to demonstrate that enjo-kōsai, often translated as 'schoolgirl prostitution,' warrants public concern due to the involvement of adult males and adolescent girls, sometimes as young as 13.
- The definition and historical context of enjo-kōsai
- The social and moral implications of enjo-kōsai
- The health risks associated with enjo-kōsai
- The role of pornography and media in shaping attitudes towards female sexuality in Japan
- The influence of cultural factors and societal norms on the prevalence of enjo-kōsai
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first chapter introduces the concept of enjo-kōsai, examining its definition, translation into English, and historical development. It also explores the social and health implications of this phenomenon, highlighting the potential dangers involved in sexual relationships between adult men and young girls.
Chapter three delves into the effects of pornography, focusing on its impact on both adults and children. The chapter analyzes the potential consequences of pornography consumption, such as addiction, desensitization, and acting out sexually.
Chapter four explores the role of women in Japanese society, examining how societal expectations and cultural norms may contribute to the prevalence of enjo-kōsai. The chapter also investigates the influence of the internet and mobile telephones in perpetuating this phenomenon.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Enjo-kōsai, schoolgirl prostitution, compensated dating, teenage prostitution, pornography, media influence, female sexuality, Japanese society, societal norms, cultural factors, health risks, social implications, moral implications.
- Quote paper
- Gerry Mclellan (Author), 2005, Schoolgirl Prostitution in Japan, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/175398
