Prostitution And Sex Trafficking

by Gerdes, Louise I.

• ISBN13: 9780737733303
• ISBN10: 0737733306
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-09-30
• Publisher: ROSEN PUB GROUP

Summary

Provides differing opinons on a variety of topics surrounding prostitution and sex trafficking.

Table of Contents

Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints?	p. 11
Introduction	p. 14
Is Prostitution and Sex Trafficking a Serious Problem?
Chapter Preface	p. 19
Sex Trafficking Threatens the United States	p. 22
The Problem of Sex Trafficking in the United States Is Overstated	p. 29
Eastern European Sex Slavery Is a Serious Problem	p. 34
The Problem of Eastern European Sex Slavery Is Exaggerated	p. 42
Child Prostitution Is a Global Health Problem	p. 48
Male Prostitutes Face Numerous Risks	p. 57
Periodical Bibliography	p. 61
How Should Society View Prostitution?
Chapter Preface	p. 63
Society Views Prostitution as a Crime	p. 66
Society Should Not View Prostitution as a Crime	p. 73
Prostitution Should Be Seen as Degrading	p. 78
Prostitution Should Be Seen as Empowering Some Women	p. 86
Society Should Regard Prostitution as a Choice	p. 91
Prostitution Is Sexual Violence	p. 101
Periodical Bibliography	p. 110
What Factors Contribute to Prostitution and Sex Trafficking?
Chapter Preface	p. 112
Childhood Sexual Abuse Often Leads to Prostitution	p. 114
Drug Addiction Can Lead to Prostitution	p. 120
Poverty and Gender Inequality Promote Prostitution	p. 130
War and Terrorism Increase Prostitution	p. 137
Strict Immigration Policies Promote Sex Trafficking	p. 143
Periodical Bibliography	p. 152
What Policies Should Govern Prostitution?
Chapter Preface	p. 154
Prostitution Should Not Be Legalized	p. 156
Prostitution Should Be Legalized	p. 166
U.S. Policies Will Reduce Sex Trafficking	p. 174
U.S. Policies Promote Sex Trafficking	p. 178
Laws That Target Customers Will Protect Prostitutes	p. 185
Laws That Target Customers Harm Prostitutes	p. 191
Periodical Bibliography	p. 200
For Further Discussion	p. 201
Bibliography of Books	p. 204
Organizations to Contact	p. 208
Index	p. 214
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