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    Science department at the University of Texas of the Permain Basin located in Odessa, Texas wrote the article "Legalization of Prostitution is a Violation of Human Rights". This article was written on June 1, 2011 and was published by the National Lawyers Guild Review. The intended audience is for the people who are looking to be enlightened on the subject matter of prostitution and trafficking around the world. There is evidence in this article that supports the interpretations made by the…

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    money.” At only 15, after having her first child, Angel turned to prostitution because it was the quickest way to provide for her child. At the age of twenty, she attempted to escape the business after her co-worker was murdered by her pimp, and no action was taken. In recalling the incident, Angel told the reporter,”I’ve seen horrible things, but we know not to go to the police because…

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    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…

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    Prostitution, also known as sex work, is a very simple act that comes with innumerable consequences. Prostitution can be defined as a “singular activity which involves a limited set of relationships” (Maynard & Purvis, 1995). A prostitute, on the other hand, is defined in many ways; the most commonly accepted probably being, “A person who engages in sexual activity which is sold ‘in lewdness for payment’” (Scrambler, 1997). For many people, prostitution is not what they have an issue with;…

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    Prostitution is the act of sexual relations for money. I support the act of prostitution as an occupation. While many people are against this “occupation” it would actually benefit the world so much if we legalized and supported it. Prostitution should be decriminalized because it will reduce crime, it will help us live healthier, and it will benefit the world. Many people don’t really look at prostitution as being a job. Their first thought is, “illegal”, “whore”, “is he/she being forced?”,…

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    Pornography is practiced by many Americans as a profitable income. Prostitution and pornography are very much alike in the sense that money is being traded for one's own pleasure, yet prostitution remains illegal in 49 states today. America was built on the foundation of freedom. Based on America's foundation, every American should have the right to do as they wish with their bodies, freely, without repercussions. Prostitution, regulated by the government to prevent; STDs, rape, and other…

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    Prostitution is illegal in the United States and is part of modern society. It is a controversial topic in the United States and the number of prostitutes is steadily increasing every year. Prostitution gives prostitutes a job and money and they are also known as the word “whore” and “hooker.” The legalization of prostitution has become more of a topic the public talks about. Prostitution is advertised on the internet on multiple different sites that the law cannot regulate. The adolescents in…

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    profession which is a blot on society because it involves sex for money. Prostitution is termed immoral for the society. And according to feminist point of view, this is a profession of degradation of female, as they are being raped, robbed, and beaten. Many may differ a little with each other, but they have a same opinion that prostitution spreads STDs. And so in respect to this point, these firmly believe that prostitution should be banned or remain illegal in the society. Many other laws…

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    I want to look into the invention of prostitution in the ancient world. I want to look into how the women who were seen as prostitutes had full power over their bodies and sexualities in comparison to women who were not allowed to have any control over their body, sometimes resulting in mutilation of their genitals. My question is how does one distinguish the power women had when they were in prostitution compared to those who were not involved in prostitution, and were still victims of genital…

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    better reflect the conditions of the country, and its people. Of these four areas of concern, the last dealt with the problem of prostitution. In the discussion of prostitution, Ward dives into the topic by instilling the reader with the use of literature, historical lawful documents, and the perspective of the people. Moreover, the complex…

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