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Lastly, prostitution increases the cases of STDs, HIVs and AIDS. Melissa
Farley, an American clinical psychologist, researcher, feminist, antipornography and anti-prostitution activist, clearly documents that throughout
history, regardless of its legal status, prostitution has had a devastating impact
on womens health. Some findings include: Sexual violence and physical
assault are the norm for women in all types of prostitution.
Next are health problems which include exhaustion, frequent viral
illness, STDs, vaginal infections, back aches, sleeplessness, depression,
headaches, stomachaches, and eating disorders. A legalized system of
prostitution often mandates health checks and certification, but only for
women and not for male buyers. Health examinations or tests for women but
not men make no public health sense because monitoring prostituted women
does not protect them from HIV/AIDS or STDs.
Also, post-traumatic stress disorder that is a consequence of prostitution
were mood disorders such as dissociation and depression are visible on the
victims. According to a study, 76% of prostitutes considered suicide. Prostitutes
are at a higher risk of being murdered and considered as victims instead of
criminals.
With the following reasons presented, we the negative team firmly believe
that prostitution should not be legalized! Thank you!