In the article “Sex Workers
are Victims,” Jane Wells and John-Keith Wasson argued that by legalizing
prostitution, there would be more conflicts than there were at the first place.
As a modern form of slavery, sex workers have
more disadvantages than advantages and are considered. Women who work under pimps suffer from numerous amounts of problems
both physically and mentally. The FBI estimated that around 85% of sex workers
experience abuse while serving their customer. Less than one-tenth of 1% of
them use a safe health insurance system.
In sex industries, the
majority of pimps force their prostitutes to hand over their payment. Adding
on, most women are in an unhealthy condition, often suffering from traumas involving
beating, knifings, and rape. PTSH, a chronic pelvic disease is also a crucial
problem they have today.
Even by legalizing the
fastest growing “criminal” industry, Jane and John affirmed that the first
thing the public should do is to recognize the harm and help these sex victims
overcome their traumas.
Voluntary sex workers should
not be the first priority over those who are forced to work as salves.
