PROSTITUTION

Luke Ashley and Alex Beh

Defining Prostitution
Prostitution: Sexual
activity occurring in
exchange for
payment
Very controversial
issue throughout the
world.
Red-light districts:
urban area with a
high frequency of
prostitution and
related activities

Fig. 1 Red-light District in New York.

Source: Blog Spot. Red Light District
back again in New York City

Causes/Factors of Prostitution
Prostitutes have a history of homelessness, unemployment,
incarceration, and/or mental health issues
Exchanging sex for the generation of income, medicine, and
other necessities to support their daily life
Inequality of genders men demand for sex continuously
keeps women oppressed.

Effects of Prostitution
More prone to obtain sexual disease due to them being
sexual active
Prostitution can lead to drug and alcohol abuse
Often can lead to mental health issues, such as PTSD
Ability to lead to more violence

Origin of Prostitution
3rd Millennium B.C. - Ancient
Mesopotamia gave rise to the sex
trade
1780 B.C. Hammurabi Code
6/282 codes discussed the
rights of a Prostitute
600 B.C. Legal brothels in China
Purpose to Increase State
Income
594 B.C. Legal brothels in Ancient
Greece

Fig. 2 Ancient Mesopotamia.

Source: Jewish Virtual Library.
Mesopotamia

History Prostitution in China

Been in China for up to 2,000 years
Han Dynasty started to institutionalize prostitution
Government run prostitution within the Tang and
Song Dynasties

Prostitution in China Today

Prostitution is currently illegal in China
This practice stills thrives even with law
enforcement and government policies.

History of Prostitution in the

Netherlands

Prostitution was legal during the Middles Ages

Protestant Church took over and made
prostitution illegal
Decriminalized in 1811 by the Code Penal
After Industrial Revolution, middle class
citizens wanted to make it illegal
In 1897, brothels were closed

Prostitution in the Netherlands

Today

Dutch parliament legalized the use of brothels in

late 2000
Most of the establishments are located in the
four major cities

History of Prostitution within the

U.S.
Prostitutes in the American Revolution
1875 United States bans prostitution
immigration
1910 Mann Act
1911 Hoke vs United States
1971 Nevada gives freedom to
counties

Fig. 3 James Robert Mann.

Source: History House. The
19th Amendment

Prostitution in the U.S. Today

Only legal in certain
counties within Nevada
Registration and health
checks are required
Looked down upon by many
Fig. 4 Poll on Legalization of Prostitution in the
U.S.
Source: You Gov. Country split on legalizing
prostitution

Nevada
The legality depends on
the county in Nevada
Seven counties that are
fully legal
Four counties where
legalization depends on
the city
Five counties where it is
totally illegal

Fig. 5 Brothel Map of

Nevada
Source: Maps on the
Web. Legality of
Prostitution in Nevada

Prostitution in the World Today

Depends on the country
Fully legal countries include:
Netherlands, Italy, and Poland
Partially legal countries
include: United States,
Canada, and India
Fully illegal countries include:
Egypt, Cuba, and Thailand
Fig. 6 Countries Prostitution
Policies.
Source: Pro Con. 100 Countries
and Their Prostitution Policies

Types of Prostitution
Street: Workers solicit
around streets or parks
Brothel: Housing with
prostitutes that clients visit
Escort: Prostitutes are
contacted, usually by
phone, and worker goes to
the client

Fig. 7 Image of an Old

Brothel.
Source: Word Press. Old

Types of Prostitution
Private: Basically the
same as the escort, but
the client goes to the
prostitute
Club/Bar: Prostitute stays
near alcoholic areas
Door knock/Hotel:
Prostitute approaches
potential clients by going
door-to-door

Fig. 8 Club In Nevada

known for Prostitution.
Source: Old Vegas Chips.
Calico Club Brothel Chip
Battle Mountain, Nevada

Types of Prostitution
CB Radio: Workers travel along major roads/highways
using the radio for truck drivers
Transport: Prostitutes are on board vehicles such as
ships or trains and clients are the crew and/or
passengers
All-male Venues: Workers hang around places such as
barber shops and mining camps

In Favor of Legalization
Will make the industry safer for the
workers
Some say it creates a career option
Criminalization makes the current
problems worse

Fig. Countries Prostitution

Policies.
Source: Pro Con. 100 Countries
and Their Prostitution Policies

Against Legalization
Increases crime
Degrades women
Increases the spread of STIs

Fig. Factors against human trafficking.

Source: List Land. Top 10 Reasons
Why Prostitution Should Be Legalized

Fig. Survey for Violence Occurring in Prostitution.

Source: Nordic Model Now. Fact: Prostitution is inherentlyviolent

Prostitution Statistics
There are $200 million in taxes from payers from
court/jail fees annually
Average annual income of a prostitute in the U.S. $290,000
75% of prostitutes that were surveyed were
abused when they were children.

Fig. Statistics on Prostitution within the United States.

Source: Statistic Brain. Prostitution Statistics

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