Top 10 Reasons Prostitution Should Be Illegal

Top 10 Reasons Prostitution Should Always Be Illegal

So many myths surround prostitution; it is the world’s oldest profession, it empowers women and can be a route, Pretty Woman style, to a new life.

The reality of prostitution is about as far removed from the glamour of Hollywood as it is possible to be, remember in the real life version of Pretty Woman Hugh Grant was caught picking up a prostitute and walked away from Divine Brown, she may be a millionaire as a result of the incident but it was as a result of her own media savvy and

not as a result of his support or respect for her.  Even worse, for every Divine Brown who does manage to make it good, there are any number of young women who are at danger of rape every time they go to work, who are perceived as objects, looked on as legitimate targets of violence and misogyny and who dice with disease and death every time they walk the streets.

In a world where we seek to promote equality between the sexes though equal pay and equal opportunities the world of prostitution is one where women walk in fear, where they are exploited by men and fall victim to drugs, violence, human trafficking and more.  Far from being an empowering career choice it is one that only serves to potentially degrade and destroy all of those engaged in the business whether as a prostitute, pimp or customer.  Prostitution is not a victimless crime or a harmless pastime it is exploitative, immoral and unpleasant in equal measure.

Given the perpetuation of myths of the happy prostitute or empowered escort here is our list of the top 10 reasons prostitution should always be illegal.