Diacronie. Studi di Storia Contemporanea (Dec 2017)
No bad women, just bad laws
Abstract
This essay focuses on the analysis of prostitution in Germany and Sweden from the nineteenth century to the contemporary age. It will be analyze the laws that were issued during this period, their impact on the public opinion and the testimonies of prostitutes. The aim of this study is to demonstrate that even if the regulations have changed over the years, they have not yet reached a final resolution. Furthermore, we will show how prostitution is still subject of heated debate.