Prostitution and Social Control in Eighteenth-Century Ports

Summary

How prostitution is perceived in the context of social control and urban change is key to understanding the evolving attitudes to gender and sexuality in the eighteenth century. In this comparative study, Marion Pluskota offers an analysis of the lives of prostitutes that looks beyond a purely criminal perspective, and which encompasses their ro

Product details

• Authors: Marion Pluskota, Pluskota Marion
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2020
• EAN: 9780367668600
• ISBN: 978-0-367-66860-0
• No. of pages: 178
• Series: Perspectives in Economic and Social History
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, European History, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / General, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Prostitution & Sex Trade, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Social and cultural history, Sex and sexuality, social aspects, Ethical Issues: Prostitution & Sex Industry, C 1700 To C 1800