CMY3702 Assignment 1
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Semester 1 2025 - DUE
March 2025
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, Consequences of Prostitution: A Critical Analysis
1. Introduction
Prostitution, the exchange of sexual services for money or goods, is a controversial social phenomenon
that has existed for centuries. Despite its persistence, prostitution raises significant concerns across
various disciplines, including criminology, ethics, and public policy. This paper examines the
consequences of prostitution by focusing on its criminogenic nature, its moral threat to marriage and
family, and concerns relating to public nuisance.
2. The Criminogenic Nature of Prostitution (CMY3705)
Prostitution is often associated with criminal activities, contributing to an environment where
lawlessness thrives. Some of the key criminogenic aspects of prostitution include:
2.1 Connection to Organized Crime
Prostitution is frequently linked to organized criminal networks that control and exploit sex workers.
Human trafficking is a significant concern, with many individuals being coerced or deceived into
prostitution. Criminal syndicates use prostitution to launder money and engage in illicit activities such as
drug distribution.
2.2 Human Trafficking and Exploitation
Many individuals involved in prostitution, especially women and minors, are victims of human
trafficking. They are often subjected to physical and psychological abuse, making prostitution a severe
human rights issue.
2.3 Drug Abuse and Criminal Networks
There is a strong correlation between prostitution and substance abuse. Many sex workers use drugs
either as a coping mechanism or due to coercion by pimps and traffickers. This creates a cycle of
addiction and crime, further embedding prostitution within criminal circles.
2.4 Violence and Victimization
Sex workers are at high risk of physical violence, sexual assault, and murder. Due to the illegal nature of
prostitution in many jurisdictions, sex workers often avoid seeking protection from law enforcement,
making them vulnerable to abuse.
3. The Moral Threat to Marriage and Family (CMY3703)
Prostitution poses a moral challenge to the institution of marriage and the stability of families in various
ways:
3.1 Infidelity and Marital Breakdown
Prostitution enables infidelity, leading to trust issues, emotional distress, and in many cases, the
dissolution of marriages. The presence of commercial sex services can contribute to strained
relationships and broken families.
3.2 Ethical and Religious Concerns
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 1 2025 - DUE
March 2025
FOR ASSISTANCE CONTACT
EMAIL:
, Consequences of Prostitution: A Critical Analysis
1. Introduction
Prostitution, the exchange of sexual services for money or goods, is a controversial social phenomenon
that has existed for centuries. Despite its persistence, prostitution raises significant concerns across
various disciplines, including criminology, ethics, and public policy. This paper examines the
consequences of prostitution by focusing on its criminogenic nature, its moral threat to marriage and
family, and concerns relating to public nuisance.
2. The Criminogenic Nature of Prostitution (CMY3705)
Prostitution is often associated with criminal activities, contributing to an environment where
lawlessness thrives. Some of the key criminogenic aspects of prostitution include:
2.1 Connection to Organized Crime
Prostitution is frequently linked to organized criminal networks that control and exploit sex workers.
Human trafficking is a significant concern, with many individuals being coerced or deceived into
prostitution. Criminal syndicates use prostitution to launder money and engage in illicit activities such as
drug distribution.
2.2 Human Trafficking and Exploitation
Many individuals involved in prostitution, especially women and minors, are victims of human
trafficking. They are often subjected to physical and psychological abuse, making prostitution a severe
human rights issue.
2.3 Drug Abuse and Criminal Networks
There is a strong correlation between prostitution and substance abuse. Many sex workers use drugs
either as a coping mechanism or due to coercion by pimps and traffickers. This creates a cycle of
addiction and crime, further embedding prostitution within criminal circles.
2.4 Violence and Victimization
Sex workers are at high risk of physical violence, sexual assault, and murder. Due to the illegal nature of
prostitution in many jurisdictions, sex workers often avoid seeking protection from law enforcement,
making them vulnerable to abuse.
3. The Moral Threat to Marriage and Family (CMY3703)
Prostitution poses a moral challenge to the institution of marriage and the stability of families in various
ways:
3.1 Infidelity and Marital Breakdown
Prostitution enables infidelity, leading to trust issues, emotional distress, and in many cases, the
dissolution of marriages. The presence of commercial sex services can contribute to strained
relationships and broken families.
3.2 Ethical and Religious Concerns
