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... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > behavior (psychology) > sexual activity > prostitution
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > physical and biological development > sexual activity > prostitution
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > crimes and offenses > crimes against persons > sex offenses > prostitution
social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > crimes and offenses > public order offenses > prostitution

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prostitution  

Definition(s)

  • Prostitution is the exchange of sexual services for payment. Although it has been practiced by both sexes, the term generally refers to men seeking the sexual services of women. [Source: American Masculinities: A Historical Encyclopedia; Prostitution]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-N9ZF91X8-8

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