Prostitution
The assigned readings cover a range of issues, including prostitution, pornography and sexual ethics. This discussion will focus on the criminalization of sex. Please discussion the following, being sure to cite your sources:
Should prostitution be legal?
Is sex work an occupation that many women voluntarily choose? Does denying sex workers the right to do their work legally infringe on their rights, including their access to legal aid?
Does making prostitution legal make women less vulnerable to abuse by criminals? Does it give sex workers the same labor rights as other occupational groups? Would it make women safer?
Or, will making prostitution legal lead to higher rates of human trafficking without solving the issues of abuse and exploitation?
Do you think arresting and inhibiting johns is a better approach?
