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Focusing on the lives of sex workers in 19th-century France, the book critiques the morality police and advocates for the abolition of prostitution regulation. It presents detailed accounts of sex workers' experiences, supported by data from police and medical professionals. The narrative explores various aspects of contemporary prostitution, including health issues, police mistreatment, and the involvement of LGBTQ+ individuals. Notably, it highlights the disturbing practice of children being registered as prostitutes by authorities claiming to protect them.
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Contemporary Prostitution, Léo Taxil
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Contemporary Prostitution
- Subtitle
- Study of a Social Question
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Léo Taxil
- Publisher
- Jack Parker
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 540
- ISBN13
- 9781738495511
- Description
- Focusing on the lives of sex workers in 19th-century France, the book critiques the morality police and advocates for the abolition of prostitution regulation. It presents detailed accounts of sex workers' experiences, supported by data from police and medical professionals. The narrative explores various aspects of contemporary prostitution, including health issues, police mistreatment, and the involvement of LGBTQ+ individuals. Notably, it highlights the disturbing practice of children being registered as prostitutes by authorities claiming to protect them.