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It’s really just men who don’t like the idea of women doing these things with their bodies.


That is absolutely not true. Do you think mothers, sisters, friends, etc. can't be capable of concern for the "moral well being" (for the lack for a better word)?

You don't have to be that conservative to find it at least a little uncomfortable or grimy. I'm not saying that should be the basis of law, but you must understand there's generally stigma associated.


Yes they can be as a side effect of these morals. But the morals are established by men wanting to control women. There are also women against abortion, heck even women’s rights. A mother or another women still doesn’t have the right to dictate to other women how they choose to take advantage or their own bodies.

You have to look at who does it serve to establish this moral standard, and it serves a patriarchal society that overemphasizes the value of purity in women.

Somehow if the issue focused on gigolos I doubt it would have as much moral opposition.


It serves some women, too. Moral Women can cement a higher place in the patriarchal society than Immoral Women and pass a lot of unpleasant tasks to them.


That is exactly why there are women that are seemingly against women's rights. A sort of Stockholm syndrome thing going on.


There is stigma on many professions. (e.g. delivery boys, cleaners, mc'donalds workers etc.)

I guess, legalized prostitution would bring enough money to be respected. (Like dentists, digging rotten teeth)




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