BJs for “Benjamins” Prostitution (or sex work) is regarded to be one of the world’s oldest professions. It dates back to approximately 2400 B.C., and it continues to thrive. Prostitution is a controversial topic; it has been argued and debated whether it should be legal or illegal. Several countries in Europe legalized prostitution with regulation; individuals in those perceive prostitution as victimless and a well-paying job. Unlike those countries, sex work is illegal in the United States of America, except in Nevada, because many citizens believe it is demeaning and degrading to sex workers. The government formulated a “full proof” idea that illegalizing prostitution will exterminate its existence, which is inaccurate; it will remain present.
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From a religious perspective, sex is sacred and should be only shared with a person’s husband/wife. The only purpose for sex is to create a human being; enjoying sex leads to three major problems: unwanted children that are neglected and abandoned, friction between the husband and the wife, and the husband’s attraction to the “other women” (Lee). The United States is predominantly Christianity, so an abundance of them agree with the illegalization of prostitution. Other opposing views have a slightly different view.
Many individuals believe no one has a desire to become a prostitute; prostitutes are terrorized into doing so. In belief, no human being will ever want to further their career as a future sex worker. One person explained: "No woman wakes up at 18 years of age ... and says, 'Mommy, I would like to serve 10 or 15 men a day for the rest of my life '” (Is there a moral case against prostitution?). Prostitution could never be an ideal career; it is merely a disgraced and illogical …show more content…
The law is a hypocrite within itself; it permits individuals the right to be filmed while engaging in sexual activity and placed on the internet for others to observe. Pornography is more degrading than prostitution, yet it is considered legally acceptable. People are granted the right to strip in front of an audience of sexually aroused individuals, while money and sexual profanity is thrown at them. Strip Clubs are more degrading than prostitution, yet it is considered legally acceptable. There is no right given to those who have sexual intercourse with others for a price (which is usually performed privately). However: prostitution is LESS degrading than the two, yet it is NOT considered legally acceptable. The law insists insist that prostitution is a moral wrong, disregarding that it charters the legalization of pornography and strip clubs. Sex work like the other two professions, allow men/women to survive in the real world. They can afford clothes on their backs, food on their table and a shelter over their heads. The law is not the only hypocrite, society is one too. It condones celebrities to exploit their sexuality in order to receive fame and money. For example, Kim Kardashian exposes her bare butt on the front page magazine of Paper Magazine, and experiences endless amount of recognition for it. Nick Jonas, another famous celebrity, posed for a Calvin Klein
From a religious perspective, sex is sacred and should be only shared with a person’s husband/wife. The only purpose for sex is to create a human being; enjoying sex leads to three major problems: unwanted children that are neglected and abandoned, friction between the husband and the wife, and the husband’s attraction to the “other women” (Lee). The United States is predominantly Christianity, so an abundance of them agree with the illegalization of prostitution. Other opposing views have a slightly different view.
Many individuals believe no one has a desire to become a prostitute; prostitutes are terrorized into doing so. In belief, no human being will ever want to further their career as a future sex worker. One person explained: "No woman wakes up at 18 years of age ... and says, 'Mommy, I would like to serve 10 or 15 men a day for the rest of my life '” (Is there a moral case against prostitution?). Prostitution could never be an ideal career; it is merely a disgraced and illogical …show more content…
The law is a hypocrite within itself; it permits individuals the right to be filmed while engaging in sexual activity and placed on the internet for others to observe. Pornography is more degrading than prostitution, yet it is considered legally acceptable. People are granted the right to strip in front of an audience of sexually aroused individuals, while money and sexual profanity is thrown at them. Strip Clubs are more degrading than prostitution, yet it is considered legally acceptable. There is no right given to those who have sexual intercourse with others for a price (which is usually performed privately). However: prostitution is LESS degrading than the two, yet it is NOT considered legally acceptable. The law insists insist that prostitution is a moral wrong, disregarding that it charters the legalization of pornography and strip clubs. Sex work like the other two professions, allow men/women to survive in the real world. They can afford clothes on their backs, food on their table and a shelter over their heads. The law is not the only hypocrite, society is one too. It condones celebrities to exploit their sexuality in order to receive fame and money. For example, Kim Kardashian exposes her bare butt on the front page magazine of Paper Magazine, and experiences endless amount of recognition for it. Nick Jonas, another famous celebrity, posed for a Calvin Klein