Prostitution Sub:-Social Problems in India Presented by:- ALLWIN THOMAS N T
Prostitution The act or practice providing sexual service to another person in return for payment Mr. Geoffrey , “Prostitution may be defined as the practice of habitual or intermittent sexual union, more or less promiscuous, for mercenary inducement.” The act of having sex in exchange for money
Brief history Prostitution is historically and culturally be found everywhere, every culture adopting their own standards and attitudes In ancient Greek society, prostitution could be done by both women and boys. They were required to wear distinctive dresses and had to pay taxes Devadasi System in India
Different kinds of Prostitution Street prostitutes Bar dancers Call girls Religious prostitutes Escort girls Road side brothels Child prostitutes
Causes of Prostitution Economic Factors Social Values Against Unchastity Ignorance Unhappy marital relations Inordinate : Sex desire. Desire for new experience Vested Interests Restrictions on Widow remarriage Devadasi System
Impact Prostitute itself will be tend having sexual transmitted disease and HIV Social isolated Violence from the side who against the prostitution Losing the proper rights in social life