Occupational Licenses for Exotic Dancers?: The Micro-Economic/Regulatory Effects and The Implications of Exotic Dance Regulation By: Tyler Collins Abstract: Exotic dancers have been giving public officials grief dating back at least a little more than 2000 years ago, when Salome asked King Herod for the head of John the Baptist. In the 21st century, cities that have strip clubs may have a rare but increasingly more common occupational license for exotic dancers. This paper seeks to understand the economic effects and other regulatory effects it may have on those in the industry. Thesis: Dancer Licenses do not significantly reduce the number of strip clubs in a city, because it does not restrict the labor supply enough to cause them to leave the business. …show more content…
There are many different regulations and laws that govern strip clubs, and they vary by city and state. Frequently, strip clubs that are located in communities that are hostile to their presence face increased regulations to constrain the business and their alleged secondary effects. Methodology: The unit of analysis is the number of cities that have strip clubs; 604 strip clubs are included in this study and are identified using the Online Exotic Dancer Community Forum, www.stripperweb.com. The dependent variables are the number of clubs in a city, and the independent variables are the population of the city which uses data from the US Census Bureau; whether they require a license or not, and the total cost of that license is found through the individual cities website or identified through the Online Exotic Dancer
Before the Lindy-Hop became popular and long before tap dance was established in the United States, Black Bottom dance was popular among both Blacks and Whites in Harlem, New York. The dance craze, appropriated from the blacks in Harlem’s nightclubs, became a big rage when brought to the white community and put on stage. Black Bottom dance, also known as “Swanee Bottom” was an popular dance among lower class African Americans in the early 1900s. Beloved to be introduced by Alberta Hunter, a popular blues singer, Black Bottom was a dance that emerged from African American culture. Although Black Bottom is not a family recognizable dance today, the popularity of the dance at this time caused a great ripple in the dances that came later on down the line.
Kelly’s article has raised valid points regarding safety to the prostitute within a brothel, but there is so much evidence that proves the ill effects of this experiment in other countries that the evidence cannot be ignored. Although, parts of the sex trade industry may initially see positive results for some of the workers, the majority would end up worse off than before. Due to the illegal nature of this industry and the control exuded by the pimp, the physical and psychological risk to the prostitute, the highly addictive nature of sex, and the organized crime behind the scenes orchestrating and controlling ever aspect of the industry, it is clear that decriminalizing prostitution would result in significant negative affects on society, prostitutes and those with sexual addictions.
...ong with being a stripper is not a family oriented job position. The clients are out seeking attention from another female that is not their life long partner so to think that legalized brothels are the blame for men having affairs is absurd. If a person is determined to cheat then they are destined to find a way, even if that means gaining a secret lover. The women are people just as everyone else; they just need the necessary tools to prove that. Many of the women were educated at least with a high school diploma, some came from broken homes with absent fathers, while others grew up in two-parent homes, and fewer than half reported having experienced childhood sexual abuse (pg. 67). The underlining issues presented here are the goals that society presents and the means or ability to achieve them.
Prostitution is one of the oldest professions in history. In this modern age there are several classes of prostitutes with several methods of finding work, but they still face violence in their business. Though prostitutes are frowned upon by society and treated as criminals, under the law they should not be scrutinized by the morals of the people. Prostitutes frequently feel they have no options due to their illegal work, should they be assaulted they cannot turn to the police since many officers refuse to aid them as criminals. Prostitution should be regulated to fight human trafficking, increase quality of life for the women working in the industry, and generate taxes for the government while reducing the cost of dealing with prostitution.
The one response that Kathrine heard many times is that the strip club is relaxing for the men. There were many different categories on why men felt this way, “a strip club provided entertainment and leisure, an atmosphere different from both work and home, a relative degree of “safety” as well as “excitement”, and an opportunity for both personal and sexual acceptance from women” (87). The men notice how talking to the dancers is different from talking to their male friends. Brett mentioned how he saw on a television show that a guy told a group of friends how quick he is in the sack and the men responded that it happens to everyone once in a while to try and comfort him
Receiving money to perform sexual actions has become either a lifestyle choice or a hostile option for the female prostitutes in the Netherlands, particularly in the city of Amsterdam. The participants involved in the legalized policy of prostitution are subjected to ambiguous impacts which involve social, political, health, and economic divisions. Since prostitution was legalized as of the year 2000, Amsterdam has seen a decline in criminal activity, allowing workers an increase in autonomy, and provides better labor conditions. (Cruz, & Iterson, 2013). ). The legalization of prostitution may have aided some of these women from escaping entrapment from pimps or has helped them into becoming independent women. An estimated 20,000 prostitutes are located in the Netherlands, 40% of the prostitutes that work in the city of Amsterdam occupy the 370 available windows, if not more, and clubs surrounding the red light district. (Cruz, & Iterson, 2013). The red light district in Amsterdam is a representation of the freedom that the city has to offer for the natives and tourists that explore their curiosity with experimental and recreational activities. However, while the surface may project a false sense of peacefulness, there is still a black market that condones itself to the trafficking of women and illicit revenues. (Vanderstok, 2010). Nonetheless there is an extensive possibility on the areas of research for issues of female prostitution in the Netherlands. The forefront for this research will be based on the types of female sex workers and the concern on the level of protection the sex workers are entitled to since the legalization of prostitution.
Opponents argue that, prostitution has health effects and that is the reason as to why it remains illegal in most parts of the United States. Prostitution has social economic, physical, and a number of mental implications. The prostitutes and their clients are subject to a nu...
Little do most know, but on “[a]verage [prostitution] arrest[s], court and incarceration costs amount to nearly $2,000 per arrest. Cities spend an average of 7.5 million dollars on prostitution control every year, ranging from 1 million dollars to 23 million dollars.” Prostitution is the oldest known profession. Currently in 49 countries and counting prostitution is legal. Here in America there is a stigma following the label prostitute. We would rather resort to underground markets of sex labor. Endangering health, rights, and economics. Legalizing prostitution can reduce health hazards by giving heath care, also by giving rights to those that choose prostitution as their profession. In the long term this
“Sex and the Social Dance” was a streaming video which examined the sexuality of social dances around the world. Regardless of geographical location or decade of popularity, dance conveyed social values. In particular, the sexuality was expressed through physical contact or lack thereof, in the gender roles of the dance, and in the purpose of the dance.
Rights and protections for sex workers includes a variety of goals being pursued by individuals and organizations surrounding the human and labor rights of sex workers. The goals of these policies generally aim to allow sex work and ensure decent treatment from legal and cultural forces on a local and international level for everyone involved in sex work. Sex workers refers to prostitutes, adult video performers, dancers in strip clubs, and others who provide sexually-related services. The back and forth argument over sex work is characterized as an women’s rights issue, especially by those who argue that prostitution is naturally unjust, but there are also males and gender non-binary individuals involved in offering sexual services. The
Women’s Sexuality is the “Problem”, Not the Pole In the metaphorical, and literal, sense of the term I wanted this dance experience to “turn my world upside down”. For my ethnographic study of a dance I attended a pole dancing class at Aerial Bliss in Madison, and it was one of the most fun things I have ever done. My instructor, Regan, created a very open, accepting, and safe environment. There were six people participating in the class, all of which appeared female, and we were encouraged to be creative and expressive in our movements. While I had respect for pole dancing before this class, I now recognize the strength and confidence that has to go into pole dancing to make it graceful.
Moral Ever since I can remember my parents have made it clear to me that disrespecting a women is absolutely not tolerable. As I walked into my first strip club a sense of guilt troubled me. I sat there, watching women provocatively dance and seduce men; I felt as if my morals my parents have raised me on have vanished. Here’s what happens when you first walk into a strip club. You first pay a ridiculous amount of money to just get it in even though you can see naked women on the internet.
Prostitution is one of the most controversial subjects in the United States. There are many pros and cons to this subject. Should prostitution be legalized? Or should it stay illegal with no chance of becoming decriminalized? Some researchers confirm that prostitution is indeed the most ancient profession, while others argue with it; however, everybody agrees that trading sex for money has existed for quite a while. Prostitution is still a part of modern society. The fact speaks for itself, as there will always be a demand for the services that it provides, prostitution will exist in some form no matter what.
Both of these sectors can lead to each other from the use of networking (Abbott , p. 44). Just like any other job it provides opportunities but this is due to being part of the stigmatized and marginalized group that foster a relationship (Abbott, p. 55). Nonetheless, stripping is considered to also be a very difficult job and requires a lot of emotional labor and physical strength (Bruckert, Working the Club, pp. 91-92 ). These workers get little protection from their employees and appear to blame the victims (Bruckert, Working the Club, p. 92).