Legalizing Prostitution Is Better Than Just A Socially...

Prostitution has been present in nearly all cultures throughout every period of human history. It is one of the world’s oldest professions. Prostitution has survived throughout the years as a profession based on the idea that most civilizations are driven by some form of economics and are made up of individuals who are driven by sex. Our modern society, with our improved knowledge of health and safe sex practices, as well as better screening methods and means of social control, is ready to responsibly sustain this ancient profession. By approaching the subject from a variety of angles, I will illustrate that legalizing and regulating prostitution is better than just a socially feasible option. It’s a beneficial one. The debate is more†¦show more content†¦So a massage therapist is not a prostitute; so a professional dominatrix who spanks and humiliates, but does not touch genitals is not a prostitute; b) genital contact for pleasure? so a urologist is not a prostitute; so an erotic masseur is a prostitute... c) genital contact for pleasure that includes penetration? So erotic masseurs are not prostitutes d) genital contact for pleasure that includes penetration in circumstances where the provider feels shame, fear, pain or exposes themselves or others to disease; so escorts who are highly selective about their clients and enjoy their work are not prostitutes† (Ince). These kind of semantic discussions, though interesting, do little to address the many real problems that have been associated with prostitution since the dawn of civilization. Disease, sex-trafficking, inhumane exploitation, drug addiction and rape are all thought of as typical characteristics of the trade, and for good reason. It’s a dangerous job, where the protection of a cruel pimp may be your only option if you don’t want to have to fend for yourself on the streets. To begin this discussion, one must first begin exploring what is known about the specific nature of these problems and dangers, and see where the data may hint at solutions. According to a study conducted in 2012, a prostitute has a 4 5%-75% chance of encountering violence related to their profession over