Prostitution is not only extremely widespread with 40 to 42 million people prostituted around the world as reported by Policy Department C: Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs an European Parliamentary Committee, but it is also the oldest and most dangerous profession in world (Schulze, E., Novo Canto, S. I., Mason, P., & Skalin, M, 2014). The death rate for prostitutes is 204 out of every 100,000 which in comparison is higher than that of fisherman which is 129 for every 100,000 (Prostitution in the United States). The sex trade not only increases incarceration rates and funds underground crime rings, it also contributes to an abundance of health risks in the sex workers. Some examples of health risks that prostitutes can fall victim to are STD contraction, physical and sexual abuse, mental health issues, and drug abuse.
Rape and Battery Sexual violence is a problem that is extremely prevalent in the sex trade industry. According to Susanne Montgomery PhD, MPH, MS, (2004), the …show more content…
This has spurred international debate as to whether or not prostitution should be legalized. The legalization of prostitution would help prevent abuse because sex workers would not fear the incarceration that is associated with calling the police and STDs through legislation that forces condom use. Many opponents of legalization propose that there will be an increase in the objectification of women. Prostitution is often considered a victimless crime, but when considering whether or not it should be legalized we must examine the health concerns that would arise if it were legalized. Some of the issues involved include drug use, STDs, sexual and physical assault, and mental health disorders.The future of prostitution is uncertain, however, now is the time to decide what form it will take through innovation, legislation, and health
Rape and Battery Sexual violence is a problem that is extremely prevalent in the sex trade industry. According to Susanne Montgomery PhD, MPH, MS, (2004), the …show more content…
This has spurred international debate as to whether or not prostitution should be legalized. The legalization of prostitution would help prevent abuse because sex workers would not fear the incarceration that is associated with calling the police and STDs through legislation that forces condom use. Many opponents of legalization propose that there will be an increase in the objectification of women. Prostitution is often considered a victimless crime, but when considering whether or not it should be legalized we must examine the health concerns that would arise if it were legalized. Some of the issues involved include drug use, STDs, sexual and physical assault, and mental health disorders.The future of prostitution is uncertain, however, now is the time to decide what form it will take through innovation, legislation, and health