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Sexual Corruption and Inequality: Barriers and Strategies for the Inclusion of Marginalized Communities in Public Services

Forattini, Fernando orcid logoORCID: 0000-0002-8431-8555 (2024) Sexual Corruption and Inequality: Barriers and Strategies for the Inclusion of Marginalized Communities in Public Services. In: V Congreso Internacional De Ética, Ciencia Y Educación, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medellin, Colombia, 2024, 26-09-2024, Colombia. (In Press)

Abstract
Sexual corruption, commonly known as sextortion, occurs when individuals in positions of power exploit their authority to obtain sexual favors instead of monetary bribes. Despite its widespread impact—particularly on marginalized communities—this form of corruption remains underexamined in academic discourse. This conference paper tries to, within the traditional constraints of such presentation, tries to present the topic and critically analyzes the structural and socio-cultural factors that sustain and perpetuates sexual corruption, emphasizing its deep entrenchment in institutional failures, power asymmetries, and social hierarchies. Traditionally, existing literature often overlook the systemic nature of the problem, treating it as isolated misconduct rather than a structural issue rooted in inequality and patrimonial governance. By synthesizing insights from corruption studies, gender research, and sociology, this review argues for a more comprehensive approach that situates sexual corruption within broader social and historical contexts. Findings underscore the need for targeted, context-sensitive interventions that address the underlying barriers to justice and institutional accountability. This study contributes to bridging the gap in existing literature by advocating for a nuanced, sociological understanding of sexual corruption and highlighting the urgency of informed policy action to combat its pervasive influence.
Metadata
Item Type:Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Event Type:Conference
Refereed:Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords:Sexual corruption, sextortion, structural barriers, public services, gender inequality, technology, govtech
Subjects:Social Sciences > Political science
Social Sciences > Sociology
DCU Faculties and Centres:DCU Faculties and Schools > DCU Business School
Published in: Anuario del V Congreso Internacional De Ética, Ciencia Y Educación. . SSRN.
Publisher:SSRN
Official URL:https://ssrn.com/abstract=5108568
Copyright Information:Authors
Funders:This publication has emanated from research jointly funded by Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland under Grant Number 13/RC/2094_2, and co-funded by the European Union under the Systems, Methods, Context (SyMeCo) programme Grant Agreement Number 101081459.
ID Code:31328
Deposited On:29 Jul 2025 10:47 by Fernando Forattini . Last Modified 29 Jul 2025 10:47
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