Sun, sea and sexual violence: How party tourism promotes and permits sexual assault

Sun, sea and sexual violence: How party tourism promotes and permits sexual assault

The party tourism industry model promotes and protects extreme predatory behavior, which can lead to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), in order to make money, new research says.

Sun, sea and sexual violence: Party tourism promotes and permits sexual assault

The party tourism industry model promotes and protects extreme predatory behavior, which can lead to sexual, and gender based violence (SGBV), in order to make money. This is according to a study – “Sun, sea and sexual violence: the political economy of party tourism Open Access” by Columba Achilleos-Sarll and Nicola Pratt – that appeared in the journal International Affairs. The researchers noted that venues like Ayia Napa, Magaluf, Ibiza, and …

Tourism’s dirty secret: How party spots enable sexual assault

Every summer, thousands of young people flock to famous party spots like Ayia Napa, Magaluf, Ibiza, and Mykonos for a carefree escape filled with sun, alcohol, nightclubs, and casual hookups. These holidays are often sold as wild and exciting adventures, but new research shows there’s a darker side to the party. A study by researchers […] The post Tourism’s dirty secret: How party spots enable sexual assault appeared first on Knowridge Science R…