SEKSUALNA IZNUDA KAO PRIKRIVENA KORUPCIJA I SEKSUALNO NASILJE
SEXUAL EXTORTION AS COVERT CORRUPTION AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE

Summary/Abstract: Sexual extortion, defined as a form of sexual and gender-based violence, as well as a form of corruption, has been the subject of research since 2008 when the International Association of Women Judges (IAW) recognized this phenomenon as alarming. Although certain efforts have been made to raise awareness of this corrupt practice and find solutions to stop it, sexual extortion remains a global phenomenon and problem. This phenomenon, as shown by previous research, is present in various sectors, both private and public, including Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, little public discussion surrounds sexual extortion, and in cases where it does enter media and public discourse, the victim is often stigmatized rather than holding the perpetrator of sexual extortion accountable for the consequences. Just like in many other countries, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the concept of sexual extortion is not incorporated into laws or legal or ethical regulations. Sexual extortion, as a combination of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of power, authority, and dominance, is still not formally or legally recognized. This paper explores various aspects of the phenomenon of sexual extortion, examining broader implications and factors contributing to this phenomenon. The paper will investigate how the unacceptability of sexual extortion stems from the violation of basic human rights. This type of abuse of power can have long-term harmful consequences for victims of sexual extortion and implies various societal deviations. The focus of the paper will be on raising awareness among the general public, media, politicians, scientists, and representatives of various fields about the harmful consequences of sexual extortion, both at the individual and societal levels. Additionally, the paper will explore the possibilities of integrating the term sexual extortion into relevant laws and whether legal recognition of this concept can be crucial in combating this type of corruption and protecting victims.

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