The Causes of Prostitution
James Peter Warbasse’s book, The Causes of Prostitution, examines the various factors that contribute to the prevalence of prostitution in society. Warbasse begins by discussing the historical and cultural context of prostitution, including its roots in ancient societies and its prevalence in modern times. He then examines the economic, social, and psychological factors that lead to prostitution, including poverty, gender inequality, and mental health issues. He also looks at the role of the law in regulating prostitution, and the impact of the sex industry on public health. Finally, Warbasse offers a range of solutions to reduce the prevalence of prostitution, including improved access to education and employment opportunities, increased social support, and better regulation of the sex industry.
By James Peter Warbasse · First published 1912 · Genre: Non-Fiction, Sociology, Academic · 6,239 words
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The wonder is that there is not a greater degree of public appreciation of the prostitute-making conditions which society harbors because it foolishly thinks that it profits by them.
A prostitute is a woman who offers her body for hire to men for their sexual pleasure. Sexual promiscuity on the part of women, not practised for money, does not constitute prostitution. Nor does the mere granting of sexual privileges for money constitute prostitution; if it did, women who marry for money would fall within this class. Prostitution means promiscuity for hire.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: James Peter Warbasse
- Date: 1912 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Non-Fiction, Sociology, Academic, Research
- Length: 6,239 words
- Structure: 1 section, 54 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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- Non-Fiction — The book is based on factual information and research, and is not a work of fiction.
- Sociology — The book focuses on the social causes of prostitution, and is therefore a work of sociology.
- Academic — The book is written in an academic style and is intended for an academic audience.
- Research — The book is based on research conducted by the author, and is intended to provide an in-depth analysis of the causes of prostitution.
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1865 · 1865-1918 · 1918 · Crimes against · Economic conditions · Prostitution · Social conditions · United States · Women · alcohol · among · causes