Prostitution and Sex Trafficking

Name: Prostitution and Sex Trafficking
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ISBN: 9780737733303

ISBN-10: 0737733306

ISBN-13: 9780737733303

Edition: 2006

Authors: Louise I. Gerdes

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According to the U.S. State Department, 600,000 to 800,000 people are trafficked across international borders every year, of which 80 percent are female and half are children. Prostitution is illegal and yet an American State openly allows it. These facts are evidence of a larger truth; the world of your reader is complicated and confusing. This collection of essays are arranged in a pro versus con format, so that the controversies of prostitution and sex trafficking become more accessible to understand. Is prostitution and sex trafficking a serious problem? How should society view prostitution? What factors contribute to prostitution and sex trafficking? What policies should govern…

Book details

List price: $34.80
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date: 8/12/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.594
Language: English



Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints?


Introduction



Is Prostitution and Sex Trafficking a Serious Problem?


Chapter Preface



Sex Trafficking Threatens the United States




The Problem of Sex Trafficking in the United States Is Overstated




Eastern European Sex Slavery Is a Serious Problem




The Problem of Eastern European Sex Slavery Is Exaggerated




Child Prostitution Is a Global Health Problem




Male Prostitutes Face Numerous Risks



Periodical Bibliography



How Should Society View Prostitution?


Chapter Preface



Society Views Prostitution as a Crime




Society Should Not View Prostitution as a Crime



Prostitution Should Be Seen as Degrading




Prostitution Should Be Seen as Empowering Some Women




Society Should Regard Prostitution as a Choice




Prostitution Is Sexual Violence



Periodical Bibliography



What Factors Contribute to Prostitution and Sex Trafficking?


Chapter Preface



Childhood Sexual Abuse Often Leads to Prostitution




Drug Addiction Can Lead to Prostitution




Poverty and Gender Inequality Promote Prostitution




War and Terrorism Increase Prostitution




Strict Immigration Policies Promote Sex Trafficking



Periodical Bibliography



What Policies Should Govern Prostitution?


Chapter Preface



Prostitution Should Not Be Legalized




Prostitution Should Be Legalized




U.S. Policies Will Reduce Sex Trafficking



U.S. Policies Promote Sex Trafficking




Laws That Target Customers Will Protect Prostitutes




Laws That Target Customers Harm Prostitutes



Periodical Bibliography


For Further Discussion


Bibliography of Books


Organizations to Contact


Index