Should Prostitution Be Legalized?

There are obvious cons and pros to the topic, but in this case the positive outcomes seem to outweigh the negative elements. In order to present my position on the issue I will provide three main positive outcomes that result from legalizing prostitution. The first being that legalizing this activity can benefit the economy as it can become a great source of revenue for the state considering it would be a popular business in Las Vegas. The topic which will be discussed secondly is in defense to the people involved in this profession, whether it be the workers or those who seek the services. I will discuss how in the 21st century this activity is not

Prostitution is legal (with some restrictions) in Canada, most all of Europe including England, France, Wales, and Denmark. Most of South America including most of Mexico (often in special zones), Israel, Australia, New Zeeland and many other countries. It is either legal or very tolerated in most all of Asia and even Iran.

To better discuss the legalization of prostitution there’s a need to know its definition. Legalization of prostitution is where prostitution becomes controlled by the government and becomes legal under specific conditions. Legalization may include prostitution-specific controls chosen by the state, which could include licensing, registration, and mandatory regular health checks ups. Prostitution has been legalized in Netherlands, Germany, Iceland, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Greece, Turkey, Senegal, Nevada in the USA, and many Australian states (Mossman, 2007).

Prostitution should be legalized because it could be regulated by the government. Legalization can reduce the risk of STD’s (Devdariani). By regulating prostitution, prostitutes can be required to get tested and can also make sure that they aren’t working while infected. There are multiple cases where this has worked. In Amsterdam, where prostitution is legal, there are health services that specialize in informing prostitutes about a free or low-cost clinic for STD’s (Amsterdam Prostitution). This is just one example of how legalizing prostitution can help regulate the spread of STD’s

Prostitution is a controversial topic with a faction of the society arguing that the ancient trade should be legalized whereas the opponents insist that prostitution should be an illegal business because it is unethical. The commercial sex effects and its nature elicit divided opinion because legalizing prostitution as a trade affects its characteristic as a gendered institution and social nature. A section of the society perceives prostitution as an unequivocal exercise of patriarchal control over women. The opponents of legalized prostitution business argue that the business is intrinsically sexually violent, which implies that it is an avenue of exploiting women. On the other hand, the proponents of prostitution state that it is an inevitable market exchange; thus, a form of business. Notwithstanding, prostitution has also been perceived as an expression of own sexual agency of women in the society.

A majority of people believe prostitution should stay illegal, claiming that the legalization of prostitution will only make the chances of getting an STD even higher, an increase in rape rates, and will also add to the growth of human trafficking. Although this could be the case, there have been many studies that tell a different story. Currently, Nevada has allowed prostitution in 11 of its counties with much success. There can be many benefits from the legalization of prostitution in the states. Legalizing prostitution will show reduced crime rates, a reduction in diseases such as HIV and AIDS, and can bring so many economic benefits through taxing prostitution.

The act of engaging in sexual activity or intercourse in exchange for payment defines prostitution. The widely known view of prostitution continues to persist along the lines of immoral, unhealthy, violent, and discriminating. Many countries criminalize prostitution with the intentions of eliminating the problem altogether. This, in fact, drove prostitution underground making the problem even messier. No matter the view, the sex work industry will always have a demand. The networth of prostitution outweighs America’s illegal drug and gun trade combined. Therefore, prostitution isn't going anywhere and remains one of the oldest professions in history. Many countries have already legalized prostitution including Germany, Greece, New Zealand, Austria, and Belgium. In doing so, these countries have the capability to maintain a proper work environment and provide health regulations among many other things. Prostitution should be legalized to ensure the medical safety of the prostitutes and their clients.

In this essay, I will be giving my arguments on whether or not prostitution would be more beneficial to society and safer it wasn’t illegal. I will be giving you background information on the history of prostitution at the beginning of civilization, and how it came to be illegal in the United States. Next I will state the reasons why prostitution is currently criminalized, and why people think it should remain that way. I will then reply to those arguments while stating my own thoughts and arguments. Lastly, I will provide alternatives to the criminalization of prostitution since there are multiple ways prostitution can become safer without it all being illegal. Within that, I will give examples and evidence from countries today that use some of these alternatives.

A prostitute made plans with a man online to meet him and sell her wares. When they met, she asked to see the money. Instead of pulling out cash, he pulled out a knife and attempted to rape her. There was a brief struggle, and the man slashed her hand. She escaped and found shelter in a church while the pastor contacted the police. The person who assaulted the victim was sentenced to twenty-two years in prison (Riley, 2015).

Prostitution is defined as the act of “providing or receiving sexual acts, between a prostitute and a client, in exchange for money or some other form of remuneration” (Hock 557). The idea of exchanging sex for valuables has been around since the beginning of human society. The first reported data about prostitution was reported around 3000 B.C.E in one of the first known civilizations, Mesopotamia (Caraboi and Fierbinteanu 362). It is often referred to as “the world’s oldest profession.” Today, even though prostitution is illegal in most parts of the world, it is still prevalent worldwide with different ways to exchange sexual services for payment and many different types of prostitutes. One of these types of prostitutes are brothel workers; brothel workers work in “a house of prostitution,” a brothel, which are normally in areas where prostitution is not criminalized or is legalized (Hock 560). Like prostitution, human trafficking has been around for thousands of years and is still present today.

This practice isn 't illegal everywhere, prostitution is completely legal in Austria. Prostitutes are required to register, undergo periodic health examinations, be 19 years old or older, and pay taxes; in Brazil prostitution in itself is legal, but pimping is considered a crime, it is the same situations in many other countries including Colombia (scoopwhoop.com/). In some countries they have what is called a ‘ŕed-light district’, and area containing brothels, strip clubs, and other sex businesses. This allows for countries so maintain sex businesses but not restricting them as a whole. A large amount of countries are legalizing prostitution but limiting it to be able to maintain, but not completely restrict sex businesses.

Prostitution is known as the world’s oldest profession. Should prostitution be allowed? Or should it stay banned with no intention of becoming permitted or legal? Some historians have confirmed prostitution is unquestionably the oldest profession going back to ancient times, but other’s will dispute that it is not, yet everybody agrees paying for sexual favors have been around for a very long time. There will forever be a demand for the services that it offers, prostitution will be present in some form no matter what happens in society. If prostitution were to be made legal, there would be a drop in sex crimes and reduction in STD’s. It would also provide economic benefits for the local and federal governments, as well as the population.

Did it feel good to use me like I was just a piece of dirt?

Prostitution has been a growing concern on a global scale. Supporters of legalization argue it is a person’s right to decide how they want to use their body, while opponents argue that most people in the sex trade are trafficked, sold, bought, and do not have a say over their own bodies. It seems the world is split on the right and wrongs of this issue. Many countries seem to have no definitive answer to the illegality of this issue. While some countries (such as most of Europe, Australia, and even her in the U.S. in parts of Nevada) have “legalized” prostitution, many strongly condemn the practice. While many people strongly condemned due to cultural and religious factors, many others have no problem in hiring prostitutes for sexual pleasure, creating a multi-billion dollar industry. So what is the right answer? Prostitution shouldn’t be legalized, not because of a morality issue, but because like with many aspects of legal acts it would get abused since it would be easy to obtain and legal to participate in, and unfortunately we are not talking about sodas, or alcohol, or marijuana, we are talking about human lives.

Prostitution. Streetwalking. The sex trade. The sex industry. Whoring. Hooking. Et Cetera. The exchange of sexual activities for money. Prostitution is probably one of, if not the oldest taboos in our culture, and for good reason. Often times, prostitution is monitored in places called brothels, meeting places for finding prostitutes and sex in general. This scandalous practice is currently legal in many parts of the world, i.e. Germany, most of South America, Spain, Australia, Canada, France, Italy, here and there in Africa, Mexico and many more. It’s been legalized in many places, but why should a profession like this be outlawed? Well, there are many pros as to why prostitution should be abolished. A) Legalization of prostitution is an invitation to human trafficking and slavery. B) Legalization would attract more customers, promoting affairs and divorce. C) Prostitution is degrading. It turns woman into commodities, thus making them nothing but items to be used. I don’t think it would be a good thing to have more divorced couples, more human slaves and more sexism in America. Do you?