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Prostitution Policy : Revolutionizing Practice through a Gendered Perspective / Lenore Kuo.

Kuo, Lenore, author.
2002
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Title
Prostitution Policy : Revolutionizing Practice through a Gendered Perspective / Lenore Kuo.
Author
Kuo, Lenore, author.
ISBN
9780814749364
DOI
https://doi.org/10.18574/nyu/9780814749364.001.0001
Published
New York, NY : : New York University Press, [2002]
Copyright
©2002
Language
English
Language Note
In English.
Description
1 online resource
Item Number
10.18574/nyu/9780814749364.001.0001 doi
Dewey Decimal Classification
306.74/0973
Summary
While widely acknowledged as the world's oldest profession, and often glamorized or demonized in the media, prostitution is a critical part of American culture and its economy, as well as a social problem in need of an updated public policy. In Prostitution Policy, Lenore Kuo combines feminist social research and legal studies to tackle issues raised by heterosexual prostitution in the U.S. Through the lens of feminist theory, Kuo examines the milieu of prostitutes and the role of prostitution in contemporary society, and how the interplay of those two works itself out in practice.Moving beyond theoretical analysis of prostitution, Prostitution Policy turns to the complicated problem of formulating a reasonable legal policy that minimizes harm. Kuo discusss criminalization, legalization, and decriminalization as possible approaches, ultimately arguing for a unique form of decriminalization including detailed legal oversight and mandatory social services.
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Frontmatter
Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
1. Contextualizing the Discussion: Feminism and Policy Analysis
2. A Sexually Charged Context, the Feminist "Sex Wars," and Prostitution Defined
3. The Intrinsic Character of Heterosexual Activity and Prostitution
4. Sexuality and Prostitution as Conceptual Constructs
5. The Practice of Heterosexuality and Heterosexual Prostitution
6. The "Ideal" Character of Heterosex/Intercourse and Prostitution
7. Evolving a Policy-Legal Status
8. The Feminist Debate
9. Prostitution Solution: Policy Recommendations
Notes
Bibliography
Index
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