There are reports that, in connection with the issue of exploitative host clubs, the framework of Japan’s Anti-Prostitution Law is once again being discussed. In these discussions, not only those who sell, but also those who buy are said to bear responsibility.
I do not intend here to debate the morality of prostitution itself. It has been described as a profession older than spies or politicians, and in that sense, with a history spanning thousands of years, it may be considered a fundamental human occupation.
What seems more important is to consider why individuals come to engage in prostitution in the first place.
The same applies to so-called “tokuryū” groups—loosely organized, fluid criminal networks. Without examining why people come to involve themselves in crime, meaningful discussion is not possible.
In various court cases, the backgrounds of offenders are often brought into consideration. Frequently mentioned are poverty and a lack of parental affection. In the recent news as well, there was a woman who explained that, driven by emotional deprivation, she began visiting host clubs and eventually engaged in prostitution to finance it.
Encounters with such stories bring a clear realization of how unequal human society is. Some are born into wealth, able to pursue education and personal interests freely, growing up in comfort, while others are not.
This may seem unjust, yet it is equally true that complete equality is unattainable. Place of birth, skin color, physique, appearance—there are countless factors that differentiate individuals, and these differences can never be entirely erased.
This is not limited to humans. In the animal world, females select males to pass on stronger genes, and offspring from such pairings are more likely to survive. Even what we call biodiversity ultimately follows such principles.
All living beings, in essence, exist within a framework of inherent unfairness.
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