| Abstract: |
Sex tourism relies on extensive logistics management, encompassing physical
elements like transport and accommodation, as well as digital tools that
facilitate transactions and connections among stakeholders. This phenomenon
raises significant ethical concerns, including the commodification of human
bodies and the exploitation of victims-most often women and children, though
men are also affected. Public policies frequently fall short in addressing sex
tourism, as its supply chain mechanisms are highly adaptable and resilient.
This article advocates for a systemic approach to tackling sex tourism,
proposing research avenues that explore its financial flows, roots in class
and gender disparities, and impacts on local communities. The goal is to
enhance efforts to combat this complex and reprehensible issue by deepening
our understanding of the economic, societal, and supply chain dynamics that
sustain it. |