Abstract This is a policy proposal for reducing serious crime by legalizingprostitution. 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 legalizingprostitution would prove effective.
From the Paper 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 ..."
Abstract This paper examines the detrimental effects of legalizingprostitution, 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 legalizedprostitution 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 legalizingprostitution.
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."
A case for legalizingprostitution on the grounds that women generally receive a greater level of respect and acceptance for their profession in countries where prostitution is legal.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 8 sources, 2002, $ 71.95
Abstract This essay makes a case for legalizingprostitution. It argues that women generally receive a greater level of respect and acceptance for their profession in countries where prostitution is legal. They also receive more protection from routine police abuse, and get better medical care. However, the very nature of the profession means that the legalization of prostitution still comes with some stigmas and problems continue to proliferate even where it is legal. This essay still makes a claim for the legalization of prostitution, which, in spite of the problems that continue to be associated with it, tends to offer a safer service both for the individuals in the profession, and for their clientele. .
Abstract This paper discusses the need for the decriminalization or legalization of prostitution in the United States for the benefit of both sex workers and average citizens. It provides an analysis of legalprostitution as compared to illegal prostitution and the concept of privacy rights in regards to the sale of one's own body. It also discusses the impact of religion on the legislative process.
From the Paper "The issue of prostitution in the United States is one that has been constantly debated throughout the years. Those who wish prostitution to remain illegal claim that prostitution is harmful to society both morally and physically. Supporters of decriminalization and legalization, on the other hand, feel that prostitution is a harmless private act or a "victimless crime." While matters of sexuality will always be debated and are deep personal choices of all individuals, the benefits of doing away with the archaic prohibition of "the world's oldest profession" are clear. When one analyzes the issue from a moral standpoint, the argument comes down to the common goal of any system of ethics, which is a society in which individuals do the greatest good for themselves and others in any manner of their choosing so long as they do not harm any others. One must ask then, which system provides the greatest good while doing the least harm? The system of prohibition in which a holier-than-thou attitude creates second-class citizens, ignores the problems of prostitution altogether (until said problems affect "normal" citizens), and denies individuals a way to earn a living, or the system of legalization which gives dignity to sex workers, gives them freedom and resources to practice their business in the safest and healthiest ways possible, and participate in a tradition that has been practiced in private since the earliest times of civilization? Clearly, the legalization of prostitution would be an action of great moral value in that it would provide sex workers with the freedom to control their own bodies, achieve legal equality with the rest of society, access healthcare and legal services as a normal American citizen, and receive the same acceptance of any other human being in functioning society."
Abstract This paper includes a brief overview of the history of prostitution in America. Following, an analysis of the benefits and effects of legalizingprostitution in today's society including statistical support for the legalization of prostitution, the paper argues legalizingprostitution 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)."
Abstract This paper explains that the premise of the argument against legalizingprostitution within the United States rests on the devaluation of female identity within society as women will be promoted as mere objects of male sexual aggression and patriarchal institutions. The author points out that the basis for arguing against the legalization of prostitution revolves around the issue of what is moral in society in regards to the law. The paper relates that proponents for legalization often cite ideological reasons for allowing a regulatory governing body to control underage victimization of female prostitutes; however, this will not end the cycles of abuse. The paper concludes that a more matriarchal construct to regulation, which allows women of a mature age to freely choose their profession, might be realistic, but the current patriarchic governments would not provide these regulations within the framework of legalization.
From the Paper "This point of view from opposing countries defines how women in government act as agents that defy the premise that legalization will only help the condition of female prostitutes that are supposedly being supported by the government. The reality of German prostitution is that government is turning away from regulation, as can be seen in the sex booths provided at the World Cup by the German government. If this is a form of regulation, then the often victimized and kidnapped women from foreign countries being allowed at German events is a premonition of what conditions might be like for lower class and disenfranchised women in the United States."
Tags: devaluation, female identity, military germany patriarchic
Abstract This paper discusses how the decriminalization of prostitution in Toronto may be advantageous for sex workers. It states that although women are supposedly equal in Canada, somehow thousands of Canadian women still end up in sex work - a line of work in which they are at risk of violence, diseases and death. The paper argues that laws meant to protect society actually victimize people who are already at the bottom rung of society - marginalized, poor women - as well as a smaller group of male and transsexual prostitutes, and even some children. Law enforcers and the public frequently launch campaigns aimed at removing sex workers altogether - such as closing brothels and massage parlors. This does not remove sex workers - it merely makes them less safe. The paper concludes that protecting the rights of sex workers and decriminalizing prostitution will help to protect their safety and welfare.
From the Paper "The lives of sex workers are fraught with risks and threats. For example, by the very nature of their work, they are at risk of contracting a range of sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, which is usually terminal. One might argue that sex workers should protect themselves by practicing safe sex. However, the reality is that these people are in a very disempowered position in society, and consequently, they are very often not in a position to insist on safe sex practices. A key part of their disempowerment is that they have little recourse to the law. In other words, if they are forced to have unsafe sex, they do not feel safe in laying a charge with the police. This is because their line of work is circumscribed by laws that aim to end prostitution, and therefore they do not feel safe phoning the police. Thus, one of the key reasons why the legal system pertaining to sex work should be changed is that this would facilitate equal rights to police protection for sex workers - who desperately need such protection."
Tags: sex workers, crime legallegalizationprostitute prejudice victimization violence
Abstract The author of the paper presents an argument for the legalization of prostitution. The writer firstly gives a brief historical overview of prostitution and then carries on to document a number of countries in the world today where prostitution is legal and regulated by authorities. The author continues with an examination as to how legalization of prostitution affects the general public's view of the profession, the women working in it and the clients using the service. In addition, the writer also addresses crime, health and other social arguments for the legalization of the profession.
From the Paper "Detractors argue that legalizing the profession of prostitution alone may invoke a number of the social ills. However, it is not the legalization of prostitution that is the problem; rather it is the lax regulation of the profession that creates social havoc, as is seen in Germany. Furthermore, the major objective of laws legalizing prostitution have been to prevent the exploitation of women and children in sex trafficking, to reduce the incidence of prostitutes "selling their wares" on street corners, and to protect prostitutes and the public from sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV. Furthermore, the negative social stigma attached to the profession is reduced or eliminated in locations in which prostitution has been made legal as is evident in Amsterdam."
Tags:legal stigma crime, sexually transmitted disease, feminist criminology sex consensual
Abstract This paper puts forward an argument against legalizingprostitution in the US. This author quotes from studies carried out in other parts of the world that show how legalizingprostitution can sanction another side of the sex industry, exploiting women and putting them at risk.
Outline:
The Encouragement of Sex Trafficking
Australia's Practice and Consequences
No Protection for Prostitutes Turning Women into Merchandise
Legalization Does Not Protect Women's Health
Legalization Does Not Improve Women's Choice of Employment
From the Paper "Prostitution is not a crime without a victim, and prostitutes aren't usually called "women." Society calls them whores, tramps, sluts, pieces of meat, and trash--names for what society perceives as inhuman. Despite the philosophy behind anti-prostitution laws, we are not the victims of prostitution in need of defense. The victims are the prostitutes themselves who, under current legalities, are punished for the very crimes committed against them (Roleff, 2006).
Those who advocate prostitution as simply another occupation think of prostitutes as individuals who have rationally considered the alternative and chose prostitution over other ways of supporting themselves. Those who advocate legalizing prostitution presume much in determining this, because they assume that women choose the type of prostitution they wish to practice. However, they fail to recognize that there is a hierarchy to prostitution. The escorts and call girls we see in movies do exist, and they can live extravagant lifestyles with little risk of violence or legal problems. This, however, is not how most prostitutes live and operate."
Abstract This paper discusses the positive effects that legalization of prostitution would have not only on the people involved in this industry, but on society as a whole. The writer discusses a recent study that focuses chiefly upon the impact of legalized brothels in Nevada. The writer further explains how, based on this study, legalization will reduce the spread of sexually-transmitted disease, cut down on violence against sex-trade workers, and discourage the upsetting of public order. The writer concludes that while there is an understandable public aversion to legalizingprostitution, the benefits to women engaged in this industry makes legalization something law-makers should seriously consider.
From the Paper "One of the first things which becomes apparent with regards to the legalization of prostitution is that several of the rationales which have historically been brought forward in defense of keeping it illegal - reducing the threat of sexually-transmitted diseases, discouraging "violence" against community order, and thwarting inter-personal violence against women who happen to be sex-trade workers - are actually better-served by legalization. For example, a recent study - focusing chiefly upon the impact of legalized brothels in Nevada - reveals that a compelling case can be put forward that legalization of prostitution brings with it a level of public scrutiny and observation, a measure of official regulation, and sufficient "bureaucratization" that the forms of violence detailed above are actually reduced (Brents, 270 and 280-295)."
Tags: sexually-transmitted, disease, sex, workers, violence, women
Abstract This paper assesses the impact of prostitution on women to demonstrate that the legalization should not be confused as a strictly moral issue, but instead should be focused on legalizingprostitution because of the conditions in which prostitutes are forced to live and work.
Abstract This paper discusses how prostitution is legal in Canada although living off the avails of prostitution remains illegal as does engaging in sex-for-money negotiations in a public place. It contends that when investigating the circumstances of most sex trade workers, one does see why at least partial criminalization remains desirable and why an inhibiting legal framework is needed.
Outline:
Introduction
Arguments Against LegalizedProstitution Concluding Remarks
From the Paper "Street prostitutes face extreme danger in random violence, sexual assault and abduction, risks that men and women probably would not take without the compulsion to finance addictions. Street prostitution, as the now prevailing form, is generally considered 10 times more dangerous than sex work in brothels of one kind or another, for the bona fide criminal preys upon vulnerable persons of which the sex worker is highly vulnerable for each client is usually a stranger of unknown potential. Sex workers are known to be less likely to report assaults or thefts to police, they often have access to cash, and are easily identified. (Summers 2006) Whereas other men or women are usually not accessible for one-on-one private meetings, the sex trade worker expects this situation and is thus highly accessible. "
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.
From the Paper "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."
Abstract This paper studies the legalization of prostitution, providing a thorough review of the arguments for and against the move. First, the author studies arguments in favor of decriminalizing prostitution, which are: (1) the subject matter itself is inappropriate for governmental legislation or regulation; (2) one's body, like one's other possessions, should give rise to the right to sell and dispose of as one wishes; (3) sex for hire is more accurately portrayed as a failure of the welfare state and not a criminal matter; and (4) the subject matter would be most fit for regulation, to ensure that women are treated humanely and receive appropriate medical attention so as to prevent the spread of disease. Then the author details how opponents of legalization view those same arguments.
From the Paper "Proponents of decriminalizing or legalizing prostitution point to the fact that the issue, at its fundamental level, concerns consensual relations between two adults. They contend that the subject matter is simply not appropriate for governmental intrusion, even when that intrusion extends only to placing sanctions, and not regulation. They argue that to say the least, sex, even when it is commercial sex, is a very private affair in which many believe the government has no business meddling. They contend that conservatives, the strongest supporters of the status quo, generally adopt a laissez-faire attitude about governmental intrusion and individual rights, and in refusing to support the same of prostitution, they exhibit extraordinary hypocrisy."
Abstract This paper argues the prostitution is legal and protected by the Ninth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Other arguments in favor of decriminalizing prostitution are provided, such as lowering crime rates and the transmission of STDs and the violation of monopoly law from making prostitution illegal.
From the Paper "Prostitution is often described as the world's oldest profession one that has existed in all societies throughout history. Abramson Pinkerton and Huppin define prostitutes and prostitution as a woman or man who engages in the ..."
