01:920:340 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Snoop Dogg, Three 6 Mafia, The Beach Boys
Document Summary
Patriotic prostitutes: women who are encouraged by the government to prostitute themselves to help the countries economy or sex tourism. Adult sex workers vary from one another in characteristics: critical distinction: why the choose the work. Personal choice and sense of power and control. Internet has transformed the profession: use of independent websites to operate, eliminates for pimps and brothels, safer and less oppressive working conditions. Median age of entry into the sex industry is between ages 12-14: means of survival after running away from home, most are exploited by pimps; can charge higher prices and make more money with younger girls. Decriminalization and legalization significantly improves the health and safety of sex workers: most sex workers across the world operate under the disadvantages of criminal legal statutes. Physical and mental health problems: developed due to violence, stress, stis, and lack of control.