The Idea Of Prostitution
by Sheila Jeffreys /
1997 / English / PDF
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From the white-slave traffic of the 19th century to present-day
business practices, this well-researched report examines the
changing concept of prostitution, exploring its initial roles as
a form of sexual freedom and a way for women to escape poverty
to a contemporary role as a human rights
violation. Arguing against sexual violence, this record
investigates various aspects related to the topic, including male
prostitution, military brothels, and pornography. Comparing the
act with slavery and marital rape, this new edition explores the
claims of the prostitutes’ rights movement and the burgeoning sex
industry. This invaluable book is not only informative vis-à-vis
the condition of prostituted individuals but also determined in
its convictions.
From the white-slave traffic of the 19th century to present-day
business practices, this well-researched report examines the
changing concept of prostitution, exploring its initial roles as
a form of sexual freedom and a way for women to escape poverty
to a contemporary role as a human rights
violation. Arguing against sexual violence, this record
investigates various aspects related to the topic, including male
prostitution, military brothels, and pornography. Comparing the
act with slavery and marital rape, this new edition explores the
claims of the prostitutes’ rights movement and the burgeoning sex
industry. This invaluable book is not only informative vis-à-vis
the condition of prostituted individuals but also determined in
its convictions.
