Sociology and Criminology of Prostitution
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Keywords
Sociology, prostitution, criminology
Department
Sociology
Major
Sociology
Abstract
This chapter examines prostitution using theoretical frameworks from sociology and criminology. We first discuss the criminology of female prostitutes through the lens of leading theories such as strain, feminist, differential association and labeling theory. Furthermore, the chapter explores the stigma behind the occupation of prostitutes, while considering supply-side public policy. Additionally, we investigate the responses of several social groups such as social workers, feminist groups, religious groups and nonprofits when women want to leave the industry.
Faculty Mentor
Daniel Morrison
Funding Source or Research Program
Cross Disciplinary-Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
Presentation Session
Session D
Location
Rockwell Academic Center 175
Start Date
3-4-2015 5:00 PM
End Date
3-4-2015 5:15 PM
Sociology and Criminology of Prostitution
Rockwell Academic Center 175
This chapter examines prostitution using theoretical frameworks from sociology and criminology. We first discuss the criminology of female prostitutes through the lens of leading theories such as strain, feminist, differential association and labeling theory. Furthermore, the chapter explores the stigma behind the occupation of prostitutes, while considering supply-side public policy. Additionally, we investigate the responses of several social groups such as social workers, feminist groups, religious groups and nonprofits when women want to leave the industry.