Sex Industry - Prostitution

Prostitution

Prostitution is the main component of the sex industry, and may take place in a brothel, or at a facility provided by the prostitute or at a client's hotel room or other place, usually arranged through an escort agency. This activity involves a prostitute or sex worker providing sexual services to a client. In most cases the prostitute is at liberty to determine whether she or he will engage in a particular type of sexual activity, but forced prostitution exists in some places around the world as does sexual slavery.

Prostitution is legal in some places, but in other places it is illegal. In places where prostitution or the operation of brothels is illegal, establishments such as massage parlors, bars or strip clubs may offer sexual services to patrons. Even in places where prostitution is legal, it is subject to many restrictions. For example, forced prostitution is usually not permitted nor is prostitution by or with minors.

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