What Are The Pros And Cons Of Partial Decriminalization Of Prostitution
Possibilities of Prostitution Since the beginning of humankind, prostitution has always been around and with it, the problems and debates of whether it is ethical or not for a woman or a man to sell or buy sex. In the United States, only one state has legalized prostitution and that is in the very rural parts of it. Unlike the standard two-sided arguments, the legalization of prostitution has four possible sides. These sides are criminalization, partial decriminalization, decriminalization, and legalization. Each side has its benefits and disadvantages. In criminalization, prostitution is illegal for the seller and the buyer. Prostitution is seen as a violation of human rights, a way to continue the spread of HIV and aids, and it’s seen as
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Through this, the prostitutes have the freedom of leaving their line of work. Prostitutes would also be able to continue without the fear of being caught. Along with this, prostitutes would be able to seek help without the fear of being prosecuted. Because of this, nations like France have even created programs to help prostitutes out of prostitution and it aides them get back on their feet as they look for a new job. The downfall of partial decriminalization is that there grows a lack of kinder customers. Because of this, the men who buy sex are rougher and tend to not use condoms. Because of this, it makes the rate of STDs grow. On top of this, it paints all prostitutes as victims forced into prostitution, even if the woman wants to be in her line of work (Carrasquillo 16-17). Another side to the argument is full decriminalization. This gets rid of all of the rules on prostitution. Through this, prostitutes are allowed to manage their own business instead of the government or the prostitute’s pimps. Prostitutes would have the ability to seek help without fear from the law and would get rights like any other job. Although it seems like a good option, it still has its negatives. With decriminalization, it would cause a rise in prostitutes and wouldn’t have any laws put or safety measures put in place to stop the spread of STDs (Carrasquillo
Through this, the prostitutes have the freedom of leaving their line of work. Prostitutes would also be able to continue without the fear of being caught. Along with this, prostitutes would be able to seek help without the fear of being prosecuted. Because of this, nations like France have even created programs to help prostitutes out of prostitution and it aides them get back on their feet as they look for a new job. The downfall of partial decriminalization is that there grows a lack of kinder customers. Because of this, the men who buy sex are rougher and tend to not use condoms. Because of this, it makes the rate of STDs grow. On top of this, it paints all prostitutes as victims forced into prostitution, even if the woman wants to be in her line of work (Carrasquillo 16-17). Another side to the argument is full decriminalization. This gets rid of all of the rules on prostitution. Through this, prostitutes are allowed to manage their own business instead of the government or the prostitute’s pimps. Prostitutes would have the ability to seek help without fear from the law and would get rights like any other job. Although it seems like a good option, it still has its negatives. With decriminalization, it would cause a rise in prostitutes and wouldn’t have any laws put or safety measures put in place to stop the spread of STDs (Carrasquillo