18th century Courtesans
During the 16th century, prostitution was a common profession amongst women China and Italy, particularly Venice. According to Margaret Rosenthal, an active researcher on courtesans, this phenomenon occurred because of the constraints that were put upon women. In both societies, female citizens had little rights compared to their male counterparts. Whether these women belonged to the upper class or lower class, they were highly expected to work within the confines of a family setting as a homemaker. A woman's role was limited to the domestic domain according to societal standards in these two places. Thus, those domestically disinclined began to look for alternative lifestyles. As a result, the profession of a courtesan became popular with women. A courtesan was a type of upper-class prostitute, renowned for her extreme beauty and lavish attire. Unlike today's prostitutes who simply exchange sex for money, they were more like professional lovers. Most courtesans were gifted in! literature and arts, and in Venice, all courtesans were subject to special schooling. In both cultures at the time, courtesans were viewed as a female symbol of elegance, beauty, and unruliness. Prostitution was strictly prohibited in both societies. Howe
urch had great influence on the state, it was impossible for the government to legalize the actions of courtesans even though they were an important aspect of the economy. Otis, Leah Lydia. Prostitution in Medieval Society. The
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