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Myths and Misconceptions about Prostitution, 2007.
This paper looks at the world's oldest profession and discusses myths and misconceptions about prostitution.
3,400 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 21 sources, MLA, $ 96.95
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In this article, the writer notes that prostitutes who worked on the streets have historically been controlled and regulated by law. The writer discusses that prior to World War I, under English or American law, however, even though prostitution did not constitute a legal offense in either English or American common law, prostitution was routinely regulated as vagrancy. The writer points out that some people who do not understand how prostitution works may consider prostitution to be a "victim-less crime" and note a minute percentage who may prostitute themselves by choice. The writer concludes that for most, however, their involvement is tragic.
Paper includes approximately 20 additional pages of researched information.
Table of Contents:
The World's Oldest Profession
A Victim-less crime?
Sex for Sale around the World
Myths, Misconceptions and Fallacies
Countering Myths and Fallacies with Facts
Costs of Prostitution
Mutual Indifference between Partners
A Multibillion Dollar Industry
Bibliography
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"In China, prostitution has survived more than 2,000 years in Chinese society, despite social and economic systems' changes, laws, and societal stances about marriage, women and sex. Official sanctions regarding prostitution, as well as, the definition of prostitution have changed, reflecting different dynasty's contexts. During the 1950s, the Communist government exterminated the "sex-for-sale" business in China by implementing strong sanctions against prostitution rings' kingpins and pimps. At the same time, vigorous efforts were made to rehabilitate former prostitutes and vices such as prostitution were not visible in China from the 1950s to the 1970s. During the 1980s, however, prostitution surfaced again."
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Rape Myths And Violence Against Street Prostitutes, 2002.
Discusses violence against street prostitutes in response to an article on the subject.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper presents the views and opinion of the author regarding a very well researched article on the subject of street prostitutes and the way they are treated by their clients
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Child Prostitution, 2002.
The problems and misconceptions of child prostitution.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 11 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper discusses the problems and misconceptions with child prostitution. It also looks at psychological problems and causes with especial reference to home life. .
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The Ritual Theory of Myths, 2002.
The paper explores the ritual theory of Roman myths by examining the myths and rituals surrounding two Roman Gods, Demeter and Dionysus.
927 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 32.95
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The paper analyzes the connections between the ritual calendar of the Romans and the cyclical elements contained in the myths of Demeter and Dionysus. The paper discusses the issue of whether myths or rituals came first and concludes that it is likely that the rituals preceded the myths.
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"Demeter was the Roman goddess of corn and the earth?s fertility. She and Dionysus were considered to be benevolent helpers of mankind. Like many of the Roman gods and goddesses, they were honored and represented by daily activities. Demeter and Dionysus were represented by the acts of breaking bread and drinking wine. Demeter lost her daughter to Hades and Dionysus died with the coming of the cold season. It is not difficult to see the mythological connection to death and the coming of cold in the ancient world. The story of Demeter has many cyclical elements, including the compromise that Demurrer?s daughter would spend only a portion of the year on earth. This coincides with the fertility cycles and winter on earth."
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Myths about Sex, 2004.
This paper addresses the key issues regarding the myths about sex. It has a "Myth: Fact:" format and has numerous issues, which are discussed with relevant factual information.
2,849 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 84.95
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This paper addresses the main myths that are spread regarding sex. It addresses each myth and discusses it in detail, considering the reality and the facts that deny or prove that myth.
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"Youngsters face enormous confusions throughout their early years with regards to sexual knowledge. Their questions and queries either fall on deaf ears or they are to shy to discuss this. This results in a lot of confusion and therefore gives rise to rumors and stories which they hear from peers and class mates."
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Children and Prostitution, 2005.
A discussion on how abused children are more likely to turn to a life of prostitution.
6,320 words (approx. 25.3 pages), 37 sources, MLA, $ 147.95
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This paper traces the history of prostitution from ancient Greece until modern day Asia. It links child abuse to the prostitution of young women and shows the role of the media in this phenomena.
Outline
Introduction
Prostitution Through the Ages
Prostitution in the Byzantine Holy Land
Prostitution in the Middle Ages
Prostitution in the 19th Century
Child Prostitution in the United States in the Twentieth Century
What is Paedophilia and How is it related to Child Abuse
Why Do Pedophiles Flock To Asia?
The Media and Child Prostitution
Girls of the Night
Conclusion
Bibliography and References
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"From those early references we can believe that societies beliefs about the rights of children were considerably different than our own. In fact, the only children that were held in any regard were the legal sons of citizens and aristocrats. Free men living at the brink of poverty often sold their excess children in prostitution. In Ancient Greece, excess female babies were abandoned and then usually collected by prostitutes and pimps so they could be trained into the life as early as possible."
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Legalization of Prostitution, 2002.
A case for legalizing prostitution 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, $ 71.95
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This essay makes a case for legalizing prostitution. 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. .
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Myths and Avoiding Stagnation, 2002.
A detailed demonstration of the meaning of petrification of the myth and its effects on myths.
1,600 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper presents a detailed demonstration of the meaning of petrification of the myth. The writer takes the reader on an exploratory journey to discover what the term means and how it effects the myths. Using several examples of its occurrence the writer demonstrates the term and its meaning.
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"Petrifiction of a myth can mean death to a myth. The petrification process is a process by which a substance is hardened to such a point, that it will hold its current look and value for all time. The petrification of stones for example can create some beautiful discussion pieces, while the petrifications of dinosaur shapes can tell the world the history of their existence. Petrification in many areas can be a positive thing, but the myth that petrifies ceases to serve its purpose and soon dies. Therefore, the petrification of the myth is the myth?s biggest challenge and one that it has to work its way around for its entire existence."
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Prostitution in Canada, 2005.
A debate on prostitution in Canada, with reference to the successes of other countries in dealing with prostitution.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper explains conservative opposition to legalizing prostitution and liberal feminist acceptance of de-criminalization. The paper describes the way in which prostitution has changed since the 1980s arrival of the crack cocaine culture in North American cities and the 1990s rise of global trafficking in women. The paper makes reference to countries having changed prostitution laws towards new criminalization or stiffer penalties and its successes.
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"Debate on Prostitution in Canada. Introductory Discussion The last 30 years has seen considerable debate on prostitution towards sometimes opposing feminist views, in contrast with a conservative rejection of prostitution. Canada and the United States have inherited law from the United Kingdom that criminalized the prostitute as opposed to her client, as has drawn automatic criticism from feminists but not from social conservatives. This paper attempts to explore policy options according to conservative, liberal feminist and radical feminist views, towards a conclusion greatly supporting the radical feminist rejection of de-criminalization. One sees that the reality of prostitution has undergone two sets of changes since the early 1980s, towards a situation in which stiffer laws are probably warranted."
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Prostitution through the Ages, 2002.
This paper explores the topic of prostitution, attempting to answer the questions of why there is prostitution and how it has been justified.
1,710 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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The writer looks at three books that study prostitution in order to give a solid background knowledge of the history of prostitution. The paper then consolidates the information to discover the underlying reasons for prostitution and how it fits in with the societal fabric of which it is a part.
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"With the rise of Christianity came a harsher view of sexuality, which reflected in the way prostitutes were viewed. Many church leaders saw it as a necessary evil to protect and preserve marriage, and they sought to reform not condemn these women. Much of this had to do with the Bible character of Mary Magdalene. She was most likely a ?streetwalker? before she met Jesus, and was reformed through her love of God. It is also important to note that she was the most significant woman in Christian tradition, aside from the Virgin Mary. This says something of the dichotomy that had already become entrenched in the treatment of women, the virgin (good woman) and the whore (bad woman), a theme that you can find across cultures and time. The ideal women were seen as sexless virgins by the Church fathers, wives and mothers barely tolerated, and prostitutes pitied and loathed (p.72)."
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Myths and American Culture, 2007.
An examination of the cultural connections between the "myth of the cowboy" and the "myth of origins" in American cultural history.
1,159 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the "myth of the cowboy" and the "myth of origins" in American cultural history. It specifically focuses on the cultural connection between the two myths. The paper argues that these two mythic narratives may be seen to be fundamentally identical in that their narrative elements and ultimate purpose are to justify the expansion and assertion of Euro-American power in the New World.
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"In conclusion, it is clear that the "cowboy myth" is a potent cultural construction that - while distinct from the "myths of origin" in terms of time frame - nonetheless may be seen to be intimately related to these myths in how it justifies the extension of European settlement and authority over North America. The myths together effectively displace the Aboriginal First Nations of the continent from their historical role as the first settlers of these lands, and thus achieves on the level of cultural history what European power achieved on the landscape of the continent itself: the displacement and marginalization of Aboriginal culture. In this way, we can see how cultural narratives, while not even historically valid, can possess enormous power to create meanings and determine how we understand our histories and ourselves."
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Interpreting Myths, 2002.
This paper is a book review of J.F. Bierlein's (1994) " Parallel Myths", which evaluates methods of interpreting myths.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 1 source, $ 53.95
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This paper argues that the social method of understanding myths is particularly valuable because it explains how myths functioned in the past,and how we use myths in the modern world.
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The Detrimental Effects of Legalizing Prostitution, 2007.
An examination of the disadvantages of legalizing prostitution.
800 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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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."
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Prostitution in Thailand, 2008.
An analysis of how prostitution influences the social and economic systems within Thai society.
1,550 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper discusses the culture of prostitution in Thailand and the failure of the officials there to prosecute or enforce the law with regards to prostitution. The paper aso discusses the economic impact of prostitution on the nation. In addition, the paper looks at the arguments for and against official recognition of prostitution and concludes that, according to this analysis, the problems of prostitution outweigh the benefits.
Table of Contents:
Sexual Mores and Practices, and Thai Prostitution
Economics, Gender Politics, and Prostitution
Devastating Effects on Thai Culture
Conclusion
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"Prostitution in Thailand is semi-legal at present, with many people tolerating it and officials not prosecuting or enforcing the law regarding it. There are even some voices within Thailand that have called for an official recognition of prostitution so the sex tourism industry can be carried out in an openly legal manner. However, according to the arguments reviewed here, prostitution causes problems within the society by limiting the choices of women and child. Therefore, the problems of prostitution are believed to outweigh the benefits according to this analysis."
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Prostitution in the U.S.A., 2008.
This paper argues that prostitution in the U.S.A. should be legalized.
2,120 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper explains that, although prostitution is often referred to as the world's oldest profession, it is not so much a profession as a job of last resort for marginalized, poor women. The author argues that it needs to be recognized that prostitutes are workers like everyone else and should enjoy the same rights and protections. The paper stresses that, most importantly, prostitutes must not be further victimized by punitive legislation. The author points out that, since the prostitution industry will not go away, society should stop wasting tax dollars on trying to forcibly eliminate it. The paper recommends that steps should be taken to make life easier for these sex workers by such actions as providing health care.
Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Introduction
Background: How We Think about Prostitution
Purpose of the Study
Scope of the Study: Abuse Faced by Prostitutes
Sources and Methods
Reasons Why Prostitutes Do Not Use Legal and Policing
Resources, and Suggested Solutions
Reasons for Not Reporting Crimes
Why We Have an Obligation to Protect Prostitutes
The Current Legal Situation in the USA
Decriminalization: A Possible Solution?
Treating Prostitutes with the Same Respect as Other Workers
Ensuring Prostitutes have Access to Health Care
Recommendations
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"Since the 1970s, prostitution and related crimes have been totally illegal in the USA (except in thirteen counties in Nevada). The legal definitions of prostitution that are used vary, but most define prostitution as an exchange of money for sex. There are also laws against pandering and procuring, which are directed at people such as pimps. The legal definition of pimping is usually living off the earnings of a prostitute. This is usually totally illegal. All of these laws totally ignore the fact that prostitution is often not a choice."
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