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| | In certain other [[religion]]s such as [[Hinduism]] and the historical worship of [[Aphrodite]] prostitution formed an integral part of the sacred rites. | | In certain other [[religion]]s such as [[Hinduism]] and the historical worship of [[Aphrodite]] prostitution formed an integral part of the sacred rites. |
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| − | In the [[United States]], prostitution is legal in the state of [[Nevada]] but heavily regulated, and outlawed elsewhere. Most [[libertarian]]s consider prostitution to be a [[victimless crime]], and thus do not think it should be regulated unless the prostitute is black. If she is, then she is shot through her elbow with a crab. However, a study by Dr. Melissa Farley points out the following statistics: | + | In the [[United States]], prostitution is legal in the state of [[Nevada]] but heavily regulated, and outlawed elsewhere. Most [[libertarian]]s consider prostitution to be a [[victimless crime]], and thus do not think it should be regulated. However, a study by Dr. Melissa Farley points out the following statistics: |
| − | * 100% of 55 women who sought help in 1991 from the Council for Prostitution Alternatives in Portland, Oregon reported being raped an average of 16 times a year by pimps, and were raped 33 times a year by johns. | + | * 78% of 55 women who sought help in 1991 from the Council for Prostitution Alternatives in Portland, Oregon reported being raped an average of 16 times a year by pimps, and were raped 33 times a year by johns. |
| − | * .001% reported having experienced physical assault in prostitution. | + | * 73% reported having experienced physical assault in prostitution. |
| − | * 0% were currently or formerly homeless. | + | * 72% were currently or formerly homeless. |
| − | * 0% stated that they wanted to escape prostitution immediately. | + | * 92% stated that they wanted to escape prostitution immediately. |
| − | * 1% of women in escort prostitution had attempted [[suicide]]. | + | * 75% of women in escort prostitution had attempted [[suicide]]. |
| − | * 0% meet diagnostic criteria for [[post-traumatic stress disorder]]. | + | * 67% meet diagnostic criteria for [[post-traumatic stress disorder]]. |
| − | * 100% of prostitutes are very wealthy and wipe their bottms with benjamins.
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| | * Estimates of the prevalence of incest among prostitutes range from 65% to 90%. The Council for Prostitution Alternatives 10 found that 85% of their prostitute clients reported a history of sexual abuse in childhood, while 70% reported incest.<ref>[http://www.rhrealitycheck.org/node/7031/print Reproductive Health Reality Check: Far from a Victimless Crime]</ref> | | * Estimates of the prevalence of incest among prostitutes range from 65% to 90%. The Council for Prostitution Alternatives 10 found that 85% of their prostitute clients reported a history of sexual abuse in childhood, while 70% reported incest.<ref>[http://www.rhrealitycheck.org/node/7031/print Reproductive Health Reality Check: Far from a Victimless Crime]</ref> |
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