In the Opening Passage,the Author Describes the Structure and Social

question 17

Essay

In the opening passage,the author describes the structure and social control that Amsterdam authorities have over prostitutes,as well as their medical checkups,certificates of operation,set prices,and retirement benefits. If such a structure were applied to prostitution in the U.S. with added features such as brothels only allowed in certain sections of certain cities,do you think it would find acceptance among the American people? Why or why not?

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Definitions:

U.S. Assistance

Encompasses various forms of help provided by the United States to other countries, including economic aid, military support, and humanitarian relief.

Local Elites

Individuals or groups within a specific area who possess a significant amount of social, economic, or political power.

Unfruitful Industries

Industries or sectors that fail to produce significant output, profits, or positive outcomes, often leading to economic decline or stagnation.

War On Poverty

Plan announced by President Lyndon B. Johnson in his 1964 State of the Union address; under the Economic Opportunity Bill signed later that year, Head Start, VISTA, and the Jobs Corps were created, and programs were created for students, farmers, and businesses in efforts to eliminate poverty.