Title: What are the Societal Effects of Prostitution - Sex Crimes - LAWS.com
Headings: What are the Societal Effects of Prostitution
What are the Societal Effects of Prostitution
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Content: The brunt of social stigma of prostitution is generally placed on the prostitute because she is the most visible actor in the industry. The law recognizes the human rights of every individual because justice is blind to the differences of people. The law protects prostitutes from violent crimes committed against them. However, the law fails to prevent prostitutes from engaging in the risky behavior in the first place. The law can only punish someone after the fact. The law is fair on prostitution, it is illegal because it has so many social consequences ranging from higher incidences of poverty, drug abuse, violence, and sexually transmitted disease. Attitudes in law enforcement and the general public have reoriented themselves towards punishing the pimp and client due to their potential to harm prostitutes. The law still punishes prostitutes for their illegal activity but is not as harsh due to the unfortunate nature of their role in society. Comments
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