WDW101Y1 Lecture : WDW387 February 28 2012.docx

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February 28 - lecture 6 - prostitution 2. Many different experiences, many different economics e. g. safer sex trade. Much activism also erases distinctions e. g. some feminists believe that prostitution as such is abuse. Post criminalization policies in other countries often recognize only certain distinctions e. g. outdoor vs. indoor, not necessarily the ones that matter to women workers. Challenge to policy developers; recognizing diversity of experiences, economies, power relations (focus on women in policy paper) Criminalization of bawdy houses (places habitually resorted to for acts of prostitution or indecent acts) Anti pimp laws (living off the avails); focuses on money rather than power relations. 1985 law criminalization of all communication in public for purposes of prostitution. 2006 law re. trafficking (not under challenge; only 5 prosecutions under this law of women rather than trafficker) Long history of cities making efforts to regulate secondary effects of street soliciting, but efforts unsuccessful (brock ch. The toronto constitutional challenge - bedford v. canada.