Environmental and socio – economic dimensions of prostitution in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.

Authors

  • D.V. Ogunkan Department of Urban and Regional Planning Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State
  • A. Omoruan Department of G.N.S.,Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State
  • O. Fawole Department of Sociology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State

Keywords:

Prostitution; sex workers; child prostitutes; brothels; pimps,

Abstract

Prostitution has become highly visible in Nigeria urban Centres. This study investigates the environmental and socio – economic implications of this menace through a detailed qualitative and quantitative study of prostitution in Ogbomoso. Data were collected through in-depth interview, case studies, structured questionnaires and direct observation. The results reveal that
prostitution has physical, social, economic and psychological impacts on the overall development of urban populace. To address the problems of prostitution, it is suggested that the solution to the problem rests on various societal structures and responsibilities such as family, community, policy makers, government and urban planners

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Published

2010-06-01

How to Cite

Ogunkan, D., Omoruan, A., & Fawole, O. (2010). Environmental and socio – economic dimensions of prostitution in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Ife Research Publications in Geography, 9(1), 282–300. Retrieved from https://irpg.oauife.edu.ng/index.php/irpg/article/view/17

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (2010): Ife Research Publications in Geography (IRPG)

Section

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