The Same Old Arguments: Tropes of Race and Class in the History of Prostitution from the Progressive Era to the Present

The article discusses the interconnection of race and social class in the history of prostitution from the progressive era to 2019. Also cited are how the policies and practices to prevent prostitution systematically ignored structural factors, how criminal justice strategies against sex work discri...

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Authors: Lilley, Terry G. (Author) ; Leon, Chrysanthi S. (Author) ; Bowler, Anne E. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2019
In: Social justice
Year: 2019, Volume: 46, Issue: 4, Pages: 31-51
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)
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Keywords:
Davis, Katharine Bement > 1860-1935
Prostitution
Sexualdelikt
Criminal justice personnel
Sex crimes
Women's employment
Social scientists
Women's sexual behavior
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Summary:The article discusses the interconnection of race and social class in the history of prostitution from the progressive era to 2019. Also cited are how the policies and practices to prevent prostitution systematically ignored structural factors, how criminal justice strategies against sex work discriminated marginalized groups and communities of color, and the works of Katharine Bement Davis in U.S. women's corrections and social reform.