Prostituion as a reflection of gender inequality and the legal response of the European Union

Mirić Filip (Pravni fakultet Univerziteta u Nišu), filip.miric@gmail.com

Prostitution is a reflection of social gender inequality, which is especially noticeable when it comes to female prostitution. Sexual exploitation is one of the most serious consequences of gender inequality in society. The European Parliament Resolution on sexual exploitation and prostitution and its impact on gender equality of 26 February 2014 is proof that the European Parliament has recognised the social danger of this phenomenon and provided the basic guidelines for its suppression. The paper will present the most important measures for the suppression of sexual exploitation contained in this legal act, with the aim of once again emphasising the importance of joint action by the entire international community in the field of suppressing this negative social phenomenon.

Keywords: sexual exploitation, gender inequality, European Union