Why is the Netherlands so open on social issues due to its strict regulations?
If you had to choose a place to live in Europe, you would live in **?Stereotypical men will love the depths of London, romantic men will love Parisian nights, sensual men will not be able to resist the enthusiasm of Barcelona, and almost all men will not be able to resist the stunning beauty of Amsterdam.
At the end of the 12th century, Amsterdam was a low-rise fishing village that could be flooded at any time. Over the years, Amsterdam has grown into a cosmopolitan city covering an area of 219 square kilometers and is known for its tourism industry.
When you think of the Netherlands, you probably think of the era of artistic football threesomes, a water transport system comparable to Venice, the Van Gogh Museum, tulips and fantastic windmills. However, Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is everyone's favorite in the world, too"**Capital"。
The capital of the Netherlands is called'The capital of sex', which is enough to prove that the Dutch people are open to sex"。In fact, people all over the world can legally enjoy all kinds of ***, and gays and lesbians also have the right to legally marry in their own country. The Netherlands is the only country in the world that allows love for all.
Amsterdam's oldest ***dewallen is located in the city center, founded in the 14th century, and is the oldest ***dewallen in Amsterdam is in Dutch"wall"This refers to the embankment in the center of Amsterdam.
In the era of sailing, Amsterdam was an important port city, with ships coming and going every day. Originally set up for sailors who had a tiring day at sea and in the harbor looking for joy in the city. Today, De Wallen is Amsterdam's liveliest and most popular***
Perhaps because of the cultural differences between the East and the West, Chinese try to avoid relationships between men and women, and do not talk openly about sex. Sex workers remain in a grey area in China, unacceptable to the general public, and sometimes campaigns against pornography and illegal activities have narrowed the scope of this segment.
If a woman has worked in China"Sex workers"work, she will not only bear the stigma of being looked down upon differently by the people around her, but also face great difficulties when choosing a mate. In addition to not being protected by state policies, they are often associated with ** forces and may be suspected of criminal offenses. In short, China's sex workers have never been able to get rid of illegal and disorderly"Subordination"Status.
In the Netherlands, where sex workers are the freest and most respected, the situation is reversed: since 2000, the Netherlands has directly legalized *** and issued prostitutes to work in ***"License"in order to collect taxes more efficiently. With a permit issued by the authorities, prostitutes only need to rent one"window", you can start working in ***.
The window is usually small, with only a chair and a bed. The dim red light has an intense"Aphrodisiac"The prostitutes pose seductively in front of the transparent shop windows, waiting for their clients to come to the door. In the eyes of Amsterdammers, the woman behind the window is no different from the white-collar workers who come and go in the office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
It is true that sex work is a legal profession in the Netherlands"Window Girl"Working hours start at around 10 a.m. and end at 5 a.m. the next morning. Due to this time difference,"Window Girl"Like taxi drivers, there are morning and evening shifts;Morning shift"Window Girl"The salary is 150 euros, and the night shift"Window Girl"The job is better and the pay is higher, at 200 euros.
Window Girl"Not affiliated with any organization or company;They to:"Personal service"The name of the company is registered, and there is only a simple lease relationship with the owner of the window. As a result, they don't have to pay high commissions to the company, and most of their income goes into their pockets if they legally pay sales tax. In addition, in order to obtain high income returns, sex workers will do their best to improve the quality of services, ensure customer experience, and promote the healthy development of the market.
There may be concerns about sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS, but the high level of sexual openness in the Netherlands has also increased people's sense of self-protection. Not only do the clinics provide anonymous check-ups for sex workers and their clients, but hospitals don't turn them away because of who they are, so STDs are not as serious as they might think.
For the sake of dissemination and promotion"Sexual culture", they even built one in Amsterdam"Museum of Sex"to showcase eco-friendly products related to sex. It's one of the few in the world where private matters are made public, and of course, museums are another important selling point for the city.
The Dutch are willing to face up to the weaknesses of human nature. In their value system, instead of covering up and denying the existence of ugly phenomena, it is better to legalize gray areas such as brothels, casinos, drugs, etc., and then regulate and control them through the system. This will not only effectively divert people's desires, but also stimulate the growth of the country's GDP. In the eyes of the Dutch, ** not only represents desire and luxury, but also embodies the basic principles of freedom and tolerance.
Most of the countries of Europe are based on **, and the Netherlands, with its numerous ports, complex human structures, merchants and frequent **, is one of the main representatives. The prosperity of ** inspired the desire of the Dutch people for freedom, and the idea of freedom also supported the development of **.
This sense of freedom is also reflected in the political system of the Netherlands, one of the earliest rulers of the Netherlands.
1. King Charles V of Spain established a provincial council and a ** council for the Dutch. Under this system, the local Dutch colonists achieved a certain degree of development"Autonomy"Everyone is free to express their views and has the right to participate in politics.
The Dutch at that time did not care about the sovereignty of the country;For them, the rulers of the country were only capitalists who hired the chief executive, but in reality it was always the powerful Dutch merchant class that was behind the scenes. The ruler of the country is able to protect the ** freedom of the employer, so he should allow you to do so, otherwise you will be fired from the Dutch business community at any time.
In the 17th century, the Netherlands had the world's most powerful shipbuilding industry and strong financial support, and almost completely monopolized the world**. However, in order to seize the monopoly on the sea, Britain launched three Anglo-Dutch wars, and the Netherlands was defeated and had to recognize British navigation laws and give them up"Coachman of the sea"status.
It can be said that the Dutch had a grudge against the British and wanted to retaliate, but the Dutch were cynical"Merchant Gang", and does not mind the dreadnought war. In their eyes, nothing is more important than material gain and freedom. If we can't beat them, then throw in the towel and don't stop us from making money. Instead of spending all your money to compete for fresh air, it is better to marry a wife and have children and have fun in ***.
Long before the founding of the Netherlands, the Dutch had merchant genes in their blood. They bought and sold between European countries, acted as brokers, **s, and salesmen, a character that continues to this day, making the Netherlands essentially one"Merchant"State, everything revolves around money.
The Netherlands is best known for the East India Company, which pioneered state capitalism. Although the British East India Company was founded two years earlier than the Dutch Company, it gradually became an administrative machine in the process of development, becoming a colony in the garb of a company**. The Dutch East India Company, on the other hand, never changed its original intention of maximizing commercial interests around the world. When the Netherlands declared Taiwan its territory, they could do it for"**"The two characters knelt in front of the emperor of the Qing Dynasty.
In the eyes of the Dutch, this country is a money-making machine, it can bring me money, it is the king, it can bring me more money, it is worthy of the name of the Netherlands. This also explains why we can call the Netherlands"The capital of sex"。After all, the entertainment industry, especially pornography, makes money quickly.
Although it is legal in the Netherlands, the Netherlands has very strict laws that regulate the various behaviors of those working in the sex industry. The law strictly regulates and controls the business premises of the sex industry, such as restricting their business premises, ensuring a smooth environment, and public places must be equipped with alarm buttons, condoms, and hot and cold water. At the same time, law enforcement strongly opposes the use of ** for profit, the recruitment of minors and the trafficking of prostitutes, and will not tolerate the abduction, sale or harm of girls and women.
The Netherlands had to strengthen its legislation because the rapid development of the sex industry had led to a number of problems, in particular an increase in the number of trafficked women.
Dutch law states that only people with a valid residence permit can work in the Netherlands, and foreigners who do not have a Dutch residence permit certainly cannot work in the Netherlands. However, engaged in ***"Window Girl"More than 70 per cent of the working women are foreigners, mostly from Eastern European countries such as Romania and Moldova, and almost all of them are illegal immigrants;Less than 4% of them are registered with the tax authorities.
For emphasis"Tolerance"with"Pragmatism"For the Netherlands, this situation is completely unacceptable. On the one hand, excessive tolerance towards female sex workers has turned into appeasement, leading to industry chaos, unequal service standards, and a poor visitor experienceOn the other hand, it is equally unacceptable that the tax department has not enriched its own people and subsidized local finances by ***, but has been bought by foreign illegal immigrants.
Therefore, the Netherlands** immediately formulated new rules of the game: the age of sex workers must not be less than 21 years old, and at the same time strengthen the registration and review of relevant personnel, punish those who have not obtained professional qualifications or do not meet the professional standards, and prohibit them from continuing to engage in related professions.
Despite the strict regulations in the Netherlands, the sex industry is lucrative, attractive, and overstaffed, and it is impossible to clean up the sex industry with legal restrictions alone. Over time, ** has also become a hotbed of various illegal acts in the local area, bringing a lot of suffering to the local population. Therefore, since 2007, Amsterdam has learned from the pain and decided to carry out a comprehensive rectification.
January 19, 2008, in the center of Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands"***"The renovation took a historic step: 16 rooms**"Runway"It has been transformed into a showroom for Dutch fashion designers to showcase their latest fashions.
Opening the renovation project, Amsterdam Deputy Mayor Ascher said that 16 Dutch fashion designers have been stationed in collaboration with the city, real estate developers and the fashion industry"***", a wonderful fashion show will breathe new life into the brothels and ** shops in the area.
Mr. Asher also said that the city of Amsterdam** will continue to advance gradually"***", the closure of a number of pornographic and ** shops, the introduction of tasteful commercial and cultural facilities, in order to completely eliminate drug trafficking, human trafficking and money laundering and other criminal acts.
Retrofit"***"The plan was supported by a majority of the public, and many investors immediately expressed their willingness to rent window displays to display fine art. But there are also some of the original shopkeepers who are against it, and they are worried about it"***"lost"Pornography"will lead to a sharp decline in the number of tourists, which will not only lose the city's character, but also affect the business of restaurants, hotels and other related industries. In addition, it will also affect the business of the food and beverage industry, the hotel industry and related industries.
As a matter of fact, these people's worries are not unfounded. Amsterdam is a famous tourist city in Europe, and it does not have particularly prominent churches and landmarks, but the most attractive thing is that it has a history of several hundred years"Red Lantern District"。It's the liveliest part of the city centre, with hotels, restaurants, bars, cafes, museums, shops and other services. If you put"***"of"Window Girl"If it is replaced by the most cutting-edge male art, will it still be crowded here?
To the denigration of opponents, Asher had this to say: Over the years,"***"Many of the establishments involved in criminal activity have long been a problem in Amsterdam**. Transformed'***'It will be more colorful and attract tourists with a strong cultural atmosphere, which will not affect the local tourism industry in the long run.
However, despite the efforts being made"***"became fashionable up, but so far it turns out"Window Girl"It still exists, and it doesn't die. For many Chinese tourists, in this one"**"Walking quietly on the pedestrian streets, without taking pictures, without asking**, feeling the real exoticism, is the beginning of a trip to the Netherlands.
Nowadays, there are a wide variety of businesses that provide more options for tourists. Visitors can enjoy the theatre** reality show, taste the best herring and herring rolls in the Netherlands, or find a quiet bar for an authentic Dutch gin.
As the saying goes, chromophobia too. Sex is one of the three basic desires of human beings, and it is also an important factor in the evolution and growth of human beings. Due to cultural differences, attitudes towards sexuality have always been very different between the East and the West. Most Chinese choose abstinence, secrecy and discretion for sexual activity, while free-thinking Dutch see sex as a necessity of life, talk openly about sex, and walk in"Sexual pleasure"Legalization at the forefront.
There are good and bad sides to everything. As a human being born with desire,"Sexuality"It is not something vague or unspeakable, it only needs to be regulated by strict laws and appropriate ethical standards.
In the Netherlands, people are pursuing it"Love", and not"**"。Children receive sex education from the age of six, and adolescents over the age of 12 can legally have sex, but the rate of domestic sex crimes and teenage pregnancies out of wedlock is among the lowest in Europe. In contrast, India though advocated"Abstinence", but the crime rate is at an all-time high. The reason for this is not difficult to understand, because reason leads to this"Desire"Much more effective than unilateral repression.