Tourism
Abstract
This study identifies the understanding of the causes and effect of child sex tourism in Belize. Sex tourism has become a problem to many countries around the world and it is now being exposed in Belize. Children and adults are becoming more engaged in this activity in exchange of money and assistances. Child Sex Tourism in return has negative effects to both the economy and its victims and also creating a social impact to the country. This research can assist in bringing awareness to the country of this controversial industry.
It is with the hope to acquire the information needed to understand the causes and effects of child sex tourism in Belize. It could be of help to the country to better recognize the complexity involved in child sex tourism as they formulate appropriate policies and procedures to deal with this occurrence. It can also assist Belize to implement strategies in order to cope with previous social problems that are surfacing as result of this activity.
The research was engaged in a snowball study of 12 Belize City residents. The list of numbers was purged from Fort George Tourist Village who has been a part of a sex tourism activity before the legal age of consent.
Acknowledgements
Our group would like to thank the many individuals who have assisted with this research paper. This research would not been possible without the help, support and encouragement.
First and foremost, we wish to thank our advisor, Dr. Jean Briceño-Perriott, who was very helpful and offered invaluable assistance, support and guidance in conducting this research.
We also would like to convey thanks to the participants and anyone who provided pertinent information for this research.
Lastly but not least, we want to express gratitude to our group member for their patience and understanding throughout the duration of this study.
Table of Content
CHAPTER 1…………………………………………………………………………. 5-8 Background
This study identifies the understanding of the causes and effect of child sex tourism in Belize. Sex tourism has become a problem to many countries around the world and it is now being exposed in Belize. Children and adults are becoming more engaged in this activity in exchange of money and assistances. Child Sex Tourism in return has negative effects to both the economy and its victims and also creating a social impact to the country. This research can assist in bringing awareness to the country of this controversial industry.
It is with the hope to acquire the information needed to understand the causes and effects of child sex tourism in Belize. It could be of help to the country to better recognize the complexity involved in child sex tourism as they formulate appropriate policies and procedures to deal with this occurrence. It can also assist Belize to implement strategies in order to cope with previous social problems that are surfacing as result of this activity.
The research was engaged in a snowball study of 12 Belize City residents. The list of numbers was purged from Fort George Tourist Village who has been a part of a sex tourism activity before the legal age of consent.
Acknowledgements
Our group would like to thank the many individuals who have assisted with this research paper. This research would not been possible without the help, support and encouragement.
First and foremost, we wish to thank our advisor, Dr. Jean Briceño-Perriott, who was very helpful and offered invaluable assistance, support and guidance in conducting this research.
We also would like to convey thanks to the participants and anyone who provided pertinent information for this research.
Lastly but not least, we want to express gratitude to our group member for their patience and understanding throughout the duration of this study.
Table of Content
CHAPTER 1…………………………………………………………………………. 5-8 Background
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