Contemporary Prostitution

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Focusing on the lives of sex workers in 19th-century France, this book critiques the morality police and advocates for the abolition of prostitution regulation. It presents detailed accounts of sex workers' experiences, supplemented by insights from police and medical professionals involved in their oversight. Key themes include the mistreatment of sex workers, the prevalence of disease, and the involvement of marginalized groups such as LGBTQ+ individuals. The text also highlights the troubling reality of children being registered as prostitutes by those meant to protect them.