Abstract
This paper examines the detrimental effects of legalizing prostitution, and explains why sanctioning and punitive options are much more effective than creating a legal, economic prostitution market. The writer points out how the legalization of prostitution would only serve to promote the sex industry and provide it economic and political power. The writer strongly asserts that one of the most important issues that many advocates of legalized prostitution overlook is the promotion of child prostitution. The writer also believes that human rights and health issues, in addition to the moral conflict that surrounds prostitution, should be the main reasons for not legalizing prostitution.

From the Paper
"Similar to the ethical debate for the legalization of narcotics and marijuana, prostitution invokes moral and social conflicts unlike any other issue. Prostitution is one of the oldest female occupations in the history of the world, and the sale of sex and the female body has always been a hotbed of debate. With the growing influence of the adult entertainment industry, governments are running out of regulatory options. Many government officials are forced to look at the option of legalizing prostitution, in an effort to economize the market and provide legal jobs for women. The argument for legalization stems from the theory of decriminalization, rather than the government intervening with morality on its coattails."

Tags:sex, trafficking, women, child, decriminalization, human, rights, health, issues

Abstract
This is a policy proposal for reducing serious crime by legalizing prostitution. The purpose is to reduce serious crime against women prostitutes. The paper discusses the relevant issues involved including health factors, moral concerns, human rights concerns, and also whether legalizing prostitution would prove effective.

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This research examines as a policy proposal legalizing prostitution so as to reduce serious crimes against women. The plan of the research will be to set forth relevant issues and then discuss how legalizing prostitution would reduce crime and reasons that ..."

Tags:Prostitution, Legalization, Policy

Abstract
This paper discusses the fact that existing laws jeopardize the lives of sex workers and explains social learning theories and feminist criminological theories that support the decriminalization of prostitution as a humanitarian undertaking. The author defines prostitution and suggests what feminists and human rights activists could lobby for in order to ensure that prostitutes have rights both as individual people and sex industry workers. The author concludes that if the sex industry was regulated and sex workers were provided with legal protection, safety, and health services, they might be enabled to rise above survival mode and escape from prostitution.

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"Proponents of the legalization and decriminalization of prostitution state that prostitution reduces the sex worker to a commodity. However, if prostitution were decriminalized, legalized, and regulated, sex workers could escape the streets, have access to a safer working environment, gain ample access to health care services, and demand legal protection under the law. If nothing else (setting all rape issues aside) a person who forces sex without consent on a sex worker could be prosecuted for destruction of property and theft of merchandise--in the same way that muggers, thieves, and robbers are prosecuted. After all, whose property and merchandise is being referred to? Hers. A commodity perhaps, but still no less a human being."

Tags:outreach trauma behavior, child abuse, victim methodology radical feminism sexual

Abstract
The paper discusses how while many people react on an emotional level to prostitution, seeing it as deeply immortal and objectionable, this does not change the fact that it exists in almost every society - even those in which it is punishable with the death penalty. This paper argues that these objections are irrational at best, immoral at worst. More importantly, the paper contends that even the arguments based on the best interests of women, such as the one proposed by Shrage, do not suffice to change the fact that the best interests of prostitutes would be served by decriminalizing and regulating the sex trade.

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"Many people react on an emotional level to prostitution, seeing it as deeply immortal and objectionable. However, this does not change the fact that it exists in almost every society - even those in which it is punishable with the death penalty (Module 13, date). In this essay it will be argued that these objections are irrational at best, immoral at worst. More importantly, even the arguments based on the best interests of women, such as the one proposed by Shrage, do not suffice to change the fact that the best interests of prostitutes would be served by decriminalizing and..."

Tags:prostitution, society, regulate

Abstract
This paper includes a brief overview of the history of prostitution in America. Following, an analysis of the benefits and effects of legalizing prostitution in today's society including statistical support for the legalization of prostitution, the paper argues legalizing prostitution will help prevent the spread of disease and protect women engaged in this profession from unnecessary violence and abuse.

Outline:
Introduction
History
Prostitution in the Modern Era
Conclusions

From the Paper
""Sex" work is nothing new; for centuries women in American have engaged in alternative work including prostitution (Scambler & Scambler, 1997; Roberts, 1992). With prostitution however, also comes stigmatization of women and "reduced civil liberties and rights of human dignity" as well as rapidly rising risks for disease or death for many women engaged in this form of employment (Scambler & Scambler, 1997, p. 3). Prostitution has been a profession since ancient times; in Ancient Greek society for example, prostitutions were known as autonomous individuals holding a certain status in society (Scambler & Scambler, 1997). It was only during the growth and expansion of Christianity and other religions in America that prostitution became associated with a "bad girl" image, suggesting women engaged in prostitution were "sinners" acting against puritan idealisms of "social purity" and morality (Scambler & Scambler, 1997). These ideals however, did not consider the economic poverty that often drove many women into prostitution, nor a woman's right to choose her line of work and enjoy greater autonomy (Roberts, 1992)."

Tags:stigmatization, violence, professions, protect

Abstract
This paper examines how prostitution has been a ubiquitous feature of human societies as far back as the earliest historical records available and how in almost all societies, it has always been associated with social deviance, and with extremely negative social stigmas applicable to its practitioners and customers alike. In its current form in the U.S., prostitution is associated with high rates of criminality, but that is likely a function of its illegal status more than of anything inherent in prostitution. The paper argues that legalizing prostitution can effectively eliminate negative elements of prostitution such as crime and the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.

Outline:
Introduction
The Argument Against Legalizing Prostitution
The Argument for Legalizing Prostitution
Conclusion

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"In Holland, prostitution is strictly limited to specific areas to reduce any unwanted exposure in society; safe sex practices and regular STD screening are both required by law; and the entire industry is regulated in the same manner as other legal professions. As a result, there is virtually no transmission of STDs associated with the legal prostitution trade. That is not to say that certain social stigmas are completely foreign as pertains to women who work in the sex industry in Holland, but in so far as justifying the rational objections to legalized prostitution, that is inconsequential; the objective concern relating to human health has been effectively addressed by legalizing prostitution. "

Tags:sex, industry, STD, AIDS

Abstract
This paper discusses the issues and problems involved in decriminalizing prostitution with a resolution to help deal with the issue in the absence of decriminalization. It also looks at whether decriminalization will consign women to greater abuse and the negative impact on the safety of prostitutes.

From the Paper
"Prostitution is often called a necessary evil primarily because it has always existed and still does in all societies. Regardless of this fact, the issue of decriminalizing prostitution creates as much controversy and debate ..."

Tags:sex, women's rights, abuse, legislation, policymaking, religious right, interest groups

Abstract
This paper deals with the harmful effects of crack cocaine on both the body's physical and mental health. Injury to the brain and heart are discussed, as well as a look at mental illnesses caused by the drug. Also addressed is the drug's threat to the stability of today's society.

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"In 1996, 3.6 million Americans indulged in the dangers associated with the drug crack cocaine ( Nadelson 31 ). Along with a short-lived "high" users experienced symptoms ranging from nausea and vomiting to death. According to NIDA's Drug Abuse Warning Network, an average of 2500 Americans per year lose their lives due to this deadly "treat" (The Crack Cocaine Epidemic 14 ). Even more astonishing is the number of adolescent users in the nation. A shocking 7 % of high school students admit to using cocaine, and in Miami, Florida, the average age for a person to start using the drug is 12.6 years old ( The Crack Cocaine Epidemic 17 )! The use of crack cocaine results in detrimental effects on the human body's physical and mental well-being, as well as a serious threat to the stability of today's society."

Tags:behavior, concern, criminal, damage, hallucinations, heart, hyperactivity, stroke, suicide, violence

Abstract
An opinionated paper concerning the negative effect of school uniforms on students? behavior. This paper includes a lot of research and statistics; as well as quotes from students, administrators and government officials concerning the effects of uniforms on the school atmosphere.

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"Think of a classroomwhere all of the students have their hands neatly placed in their laps, backs straight, and every eye is on the teacher. This is the picture that some people are trying to paint. But can this picture become a reality? Opposers like the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) say, "Dealing with violence by banning certain colors or sneakers is like dealing with car theft by banning cars." Both are very good points, but, as a student, I stand by my rights in believing that making students wear uniforms is wrong. Uniforms are not beneficial to students, schools, or the public."

Tags:argument, code, dress, conduct, discipline

Abstract
The paper provides a comparative analysis between Nevada and other countries throughout the world. The paper explores the national or international effects of the legalization and regulation of prostitution in our contemporary society. This writer's thesis is that prostitution is the world's oldest profession and is presently flourishing throughout the world, and decriminalizing prostitution would remove the negative stigma and bring needed change to the modern day underground that exists. The writer asserts that this will decrease the incidence of victimization and violence against women in the profession.

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"The legislation and regulation of prostitution is the proposed topic I have chosen for my research paper. In the paper, I plan to provide a comparative analysis between Nevada and other countries throughout the..."

Tags:prostitution, legalization, regulation