IMPLICATIONS OF PROSTITUTION ON THE YOUTH IN RUBAGA
MUNICIPALITY
ATUHEIRE SHILLAH
REG. No.: U/13960/EXT
A Dissertation Submitted to the College of Education and External Studies as Partial
Fulfillment of the Requirement for Award of Diploma of Youth in Development Work of
Makerere University
OCTOBER 2011
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DECLARATION
I Atuheire Shillah declare that this research report is an original effort of my own, and it has never been submitted for a simillar award to any other institution of higher learning.
Atuheire Shillah
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APPROVAL
This is to certify that this research report was done under my supervision and is now ready for submission to Makerere University with my approval as the Supervisor.
Mr. Gidudu Tom
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DEDICATION
I have the pleasure to dedicate this Research Report to my dear parents Mr. Katebarirwe Jackson and Mrs. Jennifer Katebarirwe who supported and sacrificed a lot throughout my education. I also dedicate the same to the family of Ms Norah Niwagaba and my beloved one Mr. Abson
Byamugisha.May the almighty God bless them Richly.
Atuheire Shillah
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I thank the almighty God for giving me this courage, wisdom, time and energy to complete my research. By the same token, I extend my gratitude to my dear parents Mr. And Mrs.
Katebarirwe for nursing me physically, materially, spiritually and above all for paying my school fees since primary one up to the university level. I would like to acknowledge my university supervisor Mr. Gidudu Tom for his encouragement and guidance throughout the whole research process. Thank you for being patient and a good man despite many disturbances. May the good
Lord reward you abundantly. Also my acknowledgement goes to my brothers and sisters. Lastly
I give thanks to my friends, Flavia, Mary, Eve, Sunday for their Love guidance and provision and not forgetting Mr. Anyijukire Stephen .
Atuheire shillah
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DECLARATION ...... i
APPROVAL ...... ii
DEDICATION ...... iii
LIST OF TABLES ...... viii
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ...... ix
ABSTRACT ...... x
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION ...... x
1.1 Background ...... 11
1.1 Statement of the Problem ...... 12
1.2 Objectives of the Study ...... 13
1.2.1 General Objective ...... 13
1.2.2 Specific Objectives ...... 13
1.2.3 Research Questions ...... 13
1.3 Scope of the Study ...... 14
1.4 Significance of the Study ...... 14
1.5 Purpose of the Study ...... 14
1.6 Justification of the Study ...... 15
1.7 Definnition of Terms...... 16
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LIST OF TABLES
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
UYDEL - Uganda Youth Development Link
WHO - World Health Organization
PEAP - Poverty Eradication Action Plan
MDG's - Millennium Development Goals
NGO's - Non Governmental Organizations
UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
MGLSD - Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development
LCs - Local Councils
STDs - Sexual Transmitted Diseases
HIV/AIDs - Human Immune Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
APLO - Anti Prostitution Loyalty Oath
UN - United Nations
TV – Television
NAP – National Action Plan
SAP – Slum Aid Program
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ABSTRACT
This report addressed the implications of prostitution on the youth in Rubaga Municipality. The study population included Youth, Management of entertainment sport, LCI executives and bar attendants. While the sample comprised of 15 respondents of which six were the youth engaged in prostitution, two males and two females, two senior members of the bars, one LCI chairperson and two pimps. The study adopted an ethnographic research design because of the need to thoroughly observe the problem of prostitution while the data was collected using the interview guide and observations methods. The sample was made up of fifteen periods June to November and was based on a population complied of youth political Leaders and members of the community.
The findings discovered that; many or stake holders were involved in sustaining the prostitution business. Through observation, the researcher noticed that the prostitutes had a good working relationship with the bar staff (from Eliot and New Life) who included the guards, bar maids and supervisors. It was observed that most of the clients contacted the staff to identify for them ``the best girl`` for the time they wanted. Majority of the respondents attributed prevalence of prostitution to prevailing poverty, availability or easy accessibility of condoms, peer pressure and family neglect. The other major causes were illiteracy and family breakdown. Based on the findings the study recommended that the government should carryout mass sensitization on prostitution and set up productive projects for the youth .It is also suggested that there should be taxes for the prostitutes and abolishment of drug substances. The other recommendations include youth empowerment and extension of counseling services. It’s specifically looked at the causes effects and strategies of addressing prostitution.
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CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
Globally, the problem of prostitution has become the matter of concern. According to Cassie and
Wood (2001) prostitution is commonly defined as a custom of having sexual relations in exchange for economic gain. Although sex is traditionally traded for money, it can also be bartered for jewelry, clothing, housing, and food-anything that has market value. The word prostitution can also refer to any act that is considered demeaning or shameful. Prostitution is criminal multi-billion industry believed to involve as many as 2million youth around the world.
In Thailand though the number is categorically known, it has been estimated that children make up 40% prostitutes in the country; while India, about one third of prostitutes are less than 18 years. United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) maintains that prostitution is a type of commercial sexual exploitation of young people along with prostitution, pornography and sex trafficking (UNICEF 2004).Studies done in various parts of Uganda indicate alarming rates of youth involvement in prostitution.
Several documents show that prostitution is prevalent in all major regions of the world.
International Labour Organization (ILO 2000) estimates that over 1.8million youth around the world are involved in prostitution. Estimates derived from qualitative data (UYDEL, 2000) indicate that there are between 7000 and 12000 children and youth in Uganda affected by the problem. Slum life is one of the most factors that promote prostitution according to the findings from a study done by Save the children UK (2003).From the study in one slum of Kampala city revealed that 82% of residents in slum areas live in single room houses with six children and thus
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In terms of prevention, Uganda Youth Development Link (UYDEL) through its community out reach program has been carrying out awareness raising campaigns about the hazards of youth prostitution and identification involved in prostitution. Also Uganda participants recognized the need for Uganda to come up with a National Action Plan encompassing all kind of youth prostitution, sexual abuse and exploitation including child prostitution .The task of drawing this draft (NAP) was drawn up involving key child rights NGOs and government line ministers was spearheaded by Slum Aid Program (SAP). Due to government beaucracy the government is yet to embrace this plan.
1.1 Statement of the Problem
There is abundant evidence of prostitution in Uganda even by Casual observation. According to
Obuoforibu (1995) there are many prostitutes in Uganda where majority of them are youth.
Uganda Youth Development Link (2003) maintains that prostitution leads to un wanted pregnancy drug addiction, conflict, HIV/AIDS which often end up in death. Despite the government’s effort to have stringent laws on prostitution that makes illegal in Uganda, and also despite the media programs on dangers of prostitution, or church condemnation, on the practice; the incidence of prostitution is on the increase. On this premises this study was vital as it set out to establish implications of prostitution on youth in Uganda taking the case of Rubaga
Municipality. It was also necessary to establish why the problem persists despite the existing efforts to stamp it out.
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1.2 Objectives of the Study
1.2.1 General Objective
The overall objective of the study was to determine implications of prostitution on youth in
Rubaga Municipality.
1.2.2 Specific Objectives
The study on implications of prostitution on youth in Rubaga Municipality specifically was set out to fulfill the following specific objectives
i. To analyze causes of prostitution among the youth in Rubaga Municipality
ii. To determine effects of prostitution on the youth in Rubaga Municipality iii. To find out strategies for addressing prostitution among the youth in Rubaga
Municipality.
1.2.3 Research Questions
This study attempted to answer the following questions
i. What are the causes of prostitution on the youth in Rubaga Municipality? ii. What are the effects of prostitution on the youth in Rubaga Municipality? iii. What are the appropriate strategies for addressing prostitution among youth in Rubaga
Municipality?
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1.3 Scope of the Study
The study was carried out in Rubaga Municipality specifically from Eliot Bar and New Life Bar and Restaurant. These areas were selected because they were overpopulated with youth who spend their time in recreational activities: Conceptually the study was limited to prostitution, its causes, effects and the prevailing strategies for addressing the problem.
1.4 Significance of the Study
The study on implications of prostitution on youth in Rubaga Municipality was significant and expected to be invaluably useful to various stake holders such as the administrators and managers of the social services; the government departments concerned with the execution of the policy on prostitution; the NGOs dealing with the youth; researchers and academicians.
1.5 Purpose of the Study
The purpose of the study was beneficial to different stakeholders. These include youth who are being killed by HIV/AIDS; the government which is supposed to provide policies to stop prostitution; and academicians who investigate complex social behaviour.
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1.6 Justification of the Study
The study on implications of prostitution on youth in Rubaga Municipality was necessary because the practice has severe negative consequences such as HIV/AIDS spread. Prostitution also encourages young people to abstain from other productive ventures such as agriculture that is likely to develop the economy.
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1.7 Definition of Terms
Pimp - Any person who acts as a go-between or who connects prostitutes to their customers.
Prostitute - Is a female person involved in sexual matters in exchange for money or for survival.
Client - Refers to any person who come for service that is, sex.
Prostitution - Is an act of getting involved in an acceptable sexual behavior in exchange for goods, money and or for survival.
Sluts or harlots - Females who endure the cold nights to offer their bodies to be used by men at a fee.
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