I assume crack or cocaine by their demeanor. But why does prostitution have to be a drug driven need for money? If this woman could work as a prostitute legitimately and have the same benefits and right as everyone else, would she be in the same condition she is now? If prostitution were legal this woman could have a chance at living as a regular functioning member of society. People see only the negative sides of prostitution, like how it encourages sex out of wedlock
Selling Sex for Visas Sosúa has been a popular vacation spot for male European tourists, especially Germans. Poor women migrate from throughout the Dominican Republic to work in Sosúa’s sex trade; there they hope to meet and marry foreign men who will sponsor their migration to Europe (Global Woman, Page 154). The focus of the chapter from Global Woman titled Selling Sex for Visas: Sex Tourism as a Stepping-stone to International Migration, by Denise Brennan is that the women of Sosúa who are involved in the sex work industry are not necessarily exploited victims, but primarily independent women who are using available resources to better their economic situations. These women a lot of times are playing a role and develop skills that can help manipulate wealthy European men into providing them with financial stability whether it’s long or short term. Dominican sex workers use sex, romance, and marriage as a means of turning Sosúa’s sex trade into a site of opportunity and possibility, not just exploitation and domination (Global Woman, Page 168).
Currently, prostitution is a dangerous occupation because it’s dangerous in the sense of medical and health issues for both the prostitutes and their customers. Prostitution is a very quick way to spread sexually transmitted diseases (Chittom). Most times a condom is not used in prostitution. Not using protection leads to “quicker ways to get the clap, AIDS, and H.I.V” (Hart). Sex workers sometimes end up pregnant and they have a hard time finding out the father of their children truly is.
Most of the people who are for legalizing prostitution believe that it would “eliminate the criminal element of the trade, leading to safer working conditions and better health for both the prostitutes and their clients (2009 Sexton).” Many believe it is a victimless crime and it should be between two consenting adults, and kept private but legal. Prostitutes believe that it is a problem that the government doesn’t want others to manage them or profit from this, because they need the management and support so they have the physical protection they need. Philosopher Sybil Schwartz states that “Prostitution might gain public esteem. A woman could be respected for her wealth of sexual and emotional knowledge (wntr 2003 prostitution and freedom).” A lot of the women believe that “they did a great service to many people; it was like they were there therapists (2004Hoge).” Other benefits that could come from prostitution are financial benefits, health benefits, and
The Legality of Prostitution Christina Chen Student No. 23410095 FMST316/John Cringan May 25, 2011 Prostitution, often referred to as “the world’s oldest profession”, is an issue that has historically faced much public debate and controversy. The controversy of prostitution stems from concerns of morality, human rights, safety, and health. Prostitution can be seen as an oppression and commoditization of women, a moral corruption of society, or a woman’s fundamental right and means to financial support through the sale of her own body (Shannon, 2010). In dealing with prostitution, governments around the world have adopted different legal approaches to the issue (“The Legal Status of Prostitution by Country”, 2010).
According to Becky Lockwood, the associate director at a center for women, this causes people to see sex as a commodity, making them think it is okay to do whatever they deem necessary to acquire it, even if that means violence. Another factor of rape culture is that even though rape is legally a crime, it is the one crime in which such a large majority of survivors don’t feel like they can speak out and the only one where such a large majority of those that do are questioned about whether or not a crime was actually committed. People do not ask the
Pornography can offer all of these items but jobs in the porn industry have rarely been studied as “work”. Most research on pornography has focused on pornographic materials after they have been sent out. Studies focus on gender differences in arousal, links between pornography and aggression, and insensitive attitudes toward sexual violence. But according to Jill Bakehorn in “Women-Made Pornography”, little research has been done on the actors and creators who actually make this sexually explicit material. Bakehorn began researching the women who make pornography for a female audience.
Prostitution is not regulated in any way (no licensing) but prostitutes can contribute can contribute to the official government pension fund and receive benefits when they retire. New Zealand The Prostitution Reform Act 2003 made ALL adult prostitution and brothels a legal occupation in New Zealand but may have too many restrictions on brothels. In fact the government has online their "Brothel Operator Certificates." There are reasonable healths and safety requirements such as using condoms, local bylaws can restrict signage and brothel locations, and a provision to outlaw pimping. The Accident Compensation
Pornography and Prostitution The topic that I have been researching for the past few weeks has been prostitution. It has been very interesting so far. The studies have shown just exactly what the problems with prostitution are. In some of the older books I read, historians were interested mainly in discussing the attitudes toward prostitution but in more recent work the focus has been on prostitutes themselves including their range of alternatives, their conditions of work, their health and life spans, their careers-and interaction between prostitutes and others, such as reformers, clients, or bosses. Studies about men and women, boys, and girls who have been involved in prostitution and/or pornography have revealed a lot.
In fact, opponents of prostitution’s legalization argue that the regulation of prostitution would lead to the corruption of the society. For this reason, they claim that it should never be legalized. On the other hand, supporters of prostitution’s legalization disagree and argue that there are many benefits to the legalization of prostitution. They argue that the government, if it regulated, prostitution could protect and help vulnerable women and at the same time, reduce heath related hazards. In fact, the legalization of prostitution in certain licensed areas would be beneficial for the Gabonese society in terms of fighting against the worst aspects of the trade sex, reducing crime and being beneficial for sex workers and their clients.