What Are the Causes of Prostitution?

Prostitution predates all modern nations, and it persists to this day, even with our contemporary regard for social welfare. Why do some choose to enter prostitution? Is it really a choice for some? Does prostitution in emerging countries follow similar patterns to developed countries? Is gender domination a primary factor in sex trafficking? What factors contribute to child sex tourism? This anthology analyzes the many perspectives surrounding prostitution.

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Review: What Are the Causes of Prostitution?Each well-chosen selection raises fascinating questions about the legal and ethical aspects of each issue, inviting teens' empathy with personal histories as well as facts. With up-to-date, relevant resource lists and expertly edited selections, these volumes, like others in the venerable series, are natural choices to support high-school debates and classroom discussion.Booklist, March 2011
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Grades
10-12+
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Grades
9-12+
Details:
Product type: Paperback Book
ISBN: 978-0-7377-2738-8
Author: Louise I. Gerdes
Copyright: 2007
Reading Level: Grades 10-12+
Interest Level: Grades 9-12+
Dimensions: 6" x 9"