Prostitution In Pretty Woman

Prostitution, the performance of sexual acts for compensation, is linked to a number of social problems such as violence, drug use, transmission of sexually transmitted infections and mental health issues (Stebbins, 2010). Many of these women are involved in sex work out of desperation or they are forced into the occupation (Stebbins, 2010). While there are a number of reasons why many women enter prostitution, most have a troubled past and histories of sexual, emotional and physical abuse (Stebbins, 2010). The reality for many of these women is the continuation of violence and abuse, drugs and a difficult cycle to get out of (Long, Mollen & Smith, 2012). The popular film Pretty Woman is an American romantic comedy that depicts the unlikely love affair of two individuals from different social classes. Edward, a rich and

This paper will examine several studies that investigate the control of prostitutes with regards to their own safety and wellbeing, the stigmatization that they face as well as the inaccuracies the film depicts regarding the daily life of prostitution. This paper will ultimately prove that Pretty Woman glamorizes prostitution giving viewers a false sense of what this occupation truly entails, and creating a dangerous

According to the study conducted by Decker et al (2013), the majority of the women expressed that a portion of their earnings were redistributed to another person, but were reluctant to describe them as a pimp. Most of the women indicated that they were working with a boyfriend or described them as their manager (Decker et al., 2013). Additionally, many of the women indicated that another individual, who was financially benefiting from their prostitution, forced them into sex