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May 5, 2024
It Takes More Than Two
Here you will find some interesting materials on the topic of sex tourism and economies that rely on travelers who pay for sex as part of their entertainment and travel. Typically, when we think of prostitution, what comes to mind is the two people making the transaction. However, for these economies to thrive there are a lot more players involved in the hustle! Check out the following materials and see what you can find in your own research on this topic.Â
Feminist Cynthia Enloe wrote a piece called, “It Takes More Than Two: The Prostitute, The Soldier, The State.”   Here is a prezi outline of her thesis: https://prezi.com/ic6idmnhy52p/it-takes-more-than-two-the-prostitute-the-soldier-the-st/Links to an external site.
Here’s a Washington Post article on the topic of military-sponsored brothels: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/checkpoint/wp/2014/10/31/the-u-s-militarys-long-uncomfortable-history-with-prostitution-gets-new-attention/Links to an external site.
After reviewing these materials, consider the following questions:
1. Discuss the title of Enloe’s work. Who is involved in creating sex economies in poor countries?
2. What effects do these arrangements have on the women in poor countries?
3. What kinds of efforts should be made to address these issues?
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