Digital migration of prostitution: Effects on consumption and ideology among the young university population

Abstract

This project explores how prostitution has migrated to the digital realm, making it more accessible and generating ideological debates. From feminism to sexology, various perspectives are discussed, viewing the prostitute as a worker, a victim, or under stigma. A quantitative study, involving 103 participants and primarily focused on the consumption and production of this new form of prostitution, reveals that men consume this content more frequently and support regulation, while women advocate for abolitionism. Although most agree that these platforms negatively impact women, regulation is preferred over abolition. Social Work plays a key role in raising awareness about this phenomenon.