Prostitution

Prostitution is broadly defined as the performance of sexual acts for financial remuneration. It is estimated that 40–42 million people engage in prostitution worldwide, though exact numbers are difficult to ascertain because prostitution is largely illegal, involves criminal networks, and is associated with human trafficking. Discourse regarding prostitution has predominantly focused on street prostitution, despite

Spousal Prostitution

Prostitution is commonly referred to as the ‘‘world’s oldest profession’’ and has been documented to exist even before biblical writings. Considering that historically prostitutes were forbidden the privilege of marriage (Rathus 1983), the phrase spousal prostitution appears to be an oxymoron; however, spousal prostitution is a very real phenomenon in contemporary American society, as husbands