Prostitution and Sex Work
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Prostitution and Sex Work

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Prostitution and Sex Work

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A fascinating overview of prostitution and sex work in the United States, from the Colonial era to today, examines the issue as it affects men, women, and transgender individuals of all races and classes. Prostitution and Sex Work is the first book since 1921 to offer a historic overview of this controversial topic—and what our views on it say about American society. Exploring key people, places, and events, the guide includes descriptions of the myriad variations of the sale of sex and of the venues where prostitution occurs, as well as recurring themes such as panics about sexually transmitted diseases and the ever-present issue of violence in the sex trade. After reviewing the history of prostitution and sex work over the past 400 years, the book offers detailed information about the legal context of prostitution in America during the last century. It focuses particularly on the period since prostitution was criminalized during a panic over "white slavery" in the early 20th century, drawing parallels with current "sex trafficking" topics. An appendix of materials produced by sex workers is especially informative for those wishing to truly understand both sides of the issue.

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Publisher
Greenwood
Year
2010
ISBN
9780313362903
Edition
1
Topic
Social Sciences
Subtopic
Gender Studies
Index
Social Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Contents
  3. List of Tables
  4. Acknowledgments
  5. Preface
  6. Introduction
  7. 1 Venues
  8. 2 Personnel
  9. 3 Legal Frameworks
  10. 4 Morality, Money, and Prostitution Prior to the Criminalization of Prostitution
  11. 5 Red Light, Green Light
  12. 6 The Wild West
  13. 7 Immigration Law and State Legislation of Morality to “Protect” Women
  14. 8 21st-Century Campaigns and Laws against Trafficking in Persons
  15. 9 From Prostitutes to Sex Workers: A Movement for Rights
  16. Timeline
  17. Appendix 1. Historical Accounts
  18. Appendix 2. Documents by Sex Workers
  19. Appendix 3. Legal Documents and Commentary
  20. Online Resources about Prostitution in the United States
  21. Selected Bibliography
  22. Index