Prostitution: Sexual Intercourse and Victoria Carson
Prostitution:
Legal or Illegal?
Victoria Carson
Victoria Carson
April 17, 2012
Research Paper
Sociology
Prostitution Prostitution has been around for several hundreds of years; however, more recently it has become a worldwide phenomenon. Throughout the world, prostitution has become more popular. In some countries it is legal, in others it is considered illegal. In the United States, accepting money or “gifts” for any sexual favor is considered prostitution. There is a constant battle within the courts whether or not prostitution should remain illegal or be made legal. Many times when you think of prostitute, many people think of drug addicts, “whores” or lowlifes. However, over the past decade it has become a job of many single parents or students. They see it as a way to make quick money and “stable” income. They are able to pick and choose their hours and many times they have school bills and children to support. With the amount of jobs available, some find this as the only means of money. When you are a prostitute there are many dangers involved. Aggressive clients pose a big threat. Of course in that profession it would be hard to call rape on somebody, however it is possible. You always hear stories about murdered prostitutes. Just recently in New York, roughly eight female bodies had been found, all believed to be prostitutes. Not only were they sexually assaulted but murdered and buried and had not been found for months. Along with this danger, prostitutes also have to worry about any STD’s or other viruses. The use of condoms will prevent this, but there is still that .01% chance. The same thing goes with pregnancy. Sometimes with prostitution, there is a risk of brothels. These are not legal anywhere. Brothels are something that should remain illegal. Also, when a prostitute makes money for someone else, should remain illegal. Both are extremely dangerous and can cause major risks. I believe that the only reason prostitution is illegal
Legal or Illegal?
Victoria Carson
Victoria Carson
April 17, 2012
Research Paper
Sociology
Prostitution Prostitution has been around for several hundreds of years; however, more recently it has become a worldwide phenomenon. Throughout the world, prostitution has become more popular. In some countries it is legal, in others it is considered illegal. In the United States, accepting money or “gifts” for any sexual favor is considered prostitution. There is a constant battle within the courts whether or not prostitution should remain illegal or be made legal. Many times when you think of prostitute, many people think of drug addicts, “whores” or lowlifes. However, over the past decade it has become a job of many single parents or students. They see it as a way to make quick money and “stable” income. They are able to pick and choose their hours and many times they have school bills and children to support. With the amount of jobs available, some find this as the only means of money. When you are a prostitute there are many dangers involved. Aggressive clients pose a big threat. Of course in that profession it would be hard to call rape on somebody, however it is possible. You always hear stories about murdered prostitutes. Just recently in New York, roughly eight female bodies had been found, all believed to be prostitutes. Not only were they sexually assaulted but murdered and buried and had not been found for months. Along with this danger, prostitutes also have to worry about any STD’s or other viruses. The use of condoms will prevent this, but there is still that .01% chance. The same thing goes with pregnancy. Sometimes with prostitution, there is a risk of brothels. These are not legal anywhere. Brothels are something that should remain illegal. Also, when a prostitute makes money for someone else, should remain illegal. Both are extremely dangerous and can cause major risks. I believe that the only reason prostitution is illegal
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