Social Culture

  • Sex trafficking & culture

    The drama surrounding the Dover Crossings is in some part due to the aspect of sex trafficking.

    The trouble is it creates problems.

    The inclusion of thousands more prostitutes in some areas creates local tensions that only increases over time.

    It stands apart from the failings of social care that occur not because of opposition but due to planning.

    But this is only part of the issue.

    The illegal movement of people just for the purposes of providing sex under control is not good either for society.

    It means many more people are unjustly submitted to sexual servitude and it alters the makeup of any country where it happens.

    It may have already begun to do so.

    The intent of Sarah Kaplan, for instance, is surely designed against everyone. It includes the elite and it involves everyone small and large across the UK.

    The way we handle sexual activity has become something of a hallmark of our culture.

    It defines a lot of public debate, and it goes on to infiltrate every sector of society because it’s so interesting.

    It’s also vital in an ongoing way to our survival as a species in a state.

  • Vagrancy no longer a crime by next year

    Vagrancy is going to be declared legal by next year. A repeal of the Vagrancy Act 1824 paves the way for fairer treatment of homeless people.

    It also means greater understanding will guide care given.

    It’s a hot button issue for many of the social justice campaigners who see the injustices homeless people face everyday.

    Lord Bird in particular has championed homeless rights and fronted many causes. He’s the founder of The Big Issue magazine.