Police and Security, Vol. 33 No. 4, 2024.
Original scientific paper
Selected Aspects of Prostitution: Specificities, Strategies, and Attitudes in the Republic of Croatia
Barbara Herceg Pakšić
; Pravni fakultet, Osijek, Hrvatska
Ira Rešetar
Abstract
Introduction: Prostitution, as one of the most enduring forms of socially deviant behaviour, has remained largely unchanged in society for centuries, persisting to this day. This paper delves into an analysis of Croatian societal attitudes towards prostitution, considering the current legal stance that deems it illegal.
Literature review: Like in other European countries, prostitution in Croatia has been a subject of controversy. Due to its inherently unacceptable nature, various approaches to its control, ranging from regulation to prohibition, have been adopted by legislative bodies throughout history. Croatia has also followed legal trends, transitioning from the regulated supervision of prostitution to its eventual prohibition, making it illegal. Specifically, engaging in prostitution in Croatia is considered a misdemeanour, while organizing or promoting prostitution constitutes a criminal offence. The fundamental question is whether to uphold the prohibitive approach.
Objectives: Building upon a literature review, this paper explores differences in attitudes towards prostitution across various socio-demographic factors, hypothesizing that there are no statistically significant disparities. The said statement suggests an expectation of relatively uniform attitudes towards prostitution within the population, regardless of factors such as age, gender, education, or socioeconomic status.
Methods: The study, conducted through snowball sampling, involved 299 participants.
Results: Through descriptive and inferential statistical analysis, the results indicate a tendency for men to be more supportive of legalizing prostitution compared to women. Additionally, individuals leaning towards left-wing political ideologies tend to have a more positive attitude towards legalization than those leaning towards the right or those indifferent to politics.
attitudes, criminal law, legalization, prostitution, violations
Keywords
attitudes, criminal law, legalization, prostitution, violations
Hrčak ID:
322527
URI
Publication date:
1.11.2024.
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