Homosexuality, discrimination and sexual exploitation

Sexual exploitation of adolescents is a serious problem in contemporary societies. Having as background previous researches conducted by myself, it is possible to say that many teenagers who “turn a trick” do not realize that they are being sexually exploited by adults. Instead, paid sexual programs are seen as natural, as part of their sexuality. The aim of this presentation will be to talk about the meaning that sexual programs (“turn a trick”) have for some teenagers and the configuration that makes this understanding possible. The method used in the research was life stories. Previous researches have shown that that are many different forms of involvement. Among them are boys who “turn a trick” in order to have homosexual sexual relationships without being bullied or discriminated by others and girls that are looking for a loving relationship. The discussion in this presentation will be on the relationship between homosexuality, discrimination and search for partners who pay for sexual relationships.