Online Prostitution Phenomenon Among Millennials: Economic, Lifestyle, And Islamic Education Roles
Keywords: online prostitution, Islamic education, sexual, prevention
Abstract
This study investigates the profile of clients engaging in online prostitution, specifically focusing on their age distribution, and examines the implications of these findings in relation to Islamic religious education. The research employs qualitative fieldwork conducted in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, involving interviews with online sex workers who provide insights into their clientele. Findings reveal a diverse age range among clients, including adolescents, university students, and working adults, which underscores the widespread accessibility and normalization of online prostitution across societal segments. Economic pressures, sexual fulfillment needs, lifestyle aspirations, and social environmental influences are identified as contributing factors to both participation in and consumption of online sex work. The study highlights the urgent need to integrate comprehensive Islamic-based sexual education as a preventive and corrective measure to address the moral and social challenges posed by this phenomenon. Strengthening family, community, and educational roles is essential to foster self-control, spiritual awareness, and resilience among youth to counteract the rise of risky sexual behaviors facilitated by digital media.
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