a) It is argued that prostitution is a "victimless crime" that, most often, occurs between consenting adults. Refute this argument.

Prostitution isn't a victimless crime. The person being prostituted is the victim. The average age of entry into the sex industry is 14 according to "The Juvenile Prostitution Prevention Project" by Connie Sponsler. Children at this age cannot make rational decisions. Pimps are often abusive, both physically and mentally, to the impressionable people that they control. One of the prostitution survivors who spoke during the lecture still had trouble determining whether or not her former boyfriend was really her pimp. "How Prostitution Works" by Joe Parker R.N., says that "a large portion of workers in the sex industry started out as sexually abused children." Not only are prostitutes victims of violent, controlling pimps, but they are also victims of previous sexual abuse.

b) Describe the correlation between prostitution and substance abuse.

Prostitution and drug abuse go hand in hand. A study in "Pathways to Prostitution: A Chronology of Sexual and Drug Abuse Milestones" found that drug use was reported by prostitutes almost 4 tim

Survival sex is trading sex for needs which are necessary for subsistence. Homeless and runaway youth often have no other source from which to get everything for survival. The physical addiction to drugs like crack-cocaine or methamphetamine can be so strong that a user would trade sex for the drug. Many health risks are associated with survival sex including sexually transmitted diseases and physical abuse by the predator. Males engaged in survival sex consider themselves as heterosexual and many become confused about their sexual identity. In addition, youths with childhood victimization had a higher instance of survival sex than youths without.

3. Discuss the Authors' positions regarding prostitution and "closeness."

The sex trade is viewed differently in different parts of the world. In Thailand, prostitution is illegal but the government looks the other way because brothels bring in a substantial amount of tourism money. According to "Should Prostitution be Legal ?" both Greece and Turkey have legalized prostitution but woman must be medically examined regularly and register with the government. In Denmark, prostitution is legal as long as it isn't the main source on income.

Patricia Barrera said, during the lecture, that legalizing prostitution would be the same as legalizing slavery. It would be a form of legalized oppression. I don't think that legalizing prostitution is a good idea. It is inherently detrimental for woman and children and legalization would not change this. I'm also not convinced that drug use among prostitutes would decrease. However, I do think that the sexually transmitted diseases among prostitutes would decrease if the industry was regulated because "Such systems are often linked to mandatory health check," Amy Otchet says in her article, "Should Prostitution be Legal ?" I think that mandatory health checks are the most positive aspect to regulation. In order to be effective, condoms must be used by every client. According to Nevada brothel workers interviewed, this doesn't always happen.

c) Is prostitution a form of exploitation, an occupation to be regulated, a

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