Prostitution in France
anthonyu
Phoenix, AZ
Prostitution in France is recorded as a substantial and state regulated activity beginning in Roman times and continuing into the 21st century - a good 2,000 years of recorded business acteivity. Brothels were many and varied, some quite famous, and this continued through both World Wars. Kings, politicians, Toulouse-Lautrec, soldiers of all stripes and nationalities, and many, many others were publicly known to frequent these establishments.
But in 1946 brothels were outlawed, and, since then, the French have become much more restrictive about prostitution. France became increasingly assertive internationally as a champion of abolitionism, opposing moves towards liberalization and regulation by the Netherlands and the International Labour Organization Their domestic laws have become increasingly abolitionist and, perhaps, effective. On April 6, 2016, the French National Assembly voted to fine customers of prostitutes €1500. This would make me think multiple times about having fun with a French prostitute.
Why is this happening? And what are the practical effects? Anyone have any experiences with this? Or just brilliant thoughts and insight?
But in 1946 brothels were outlawed, and, since then, the French have become much more restrictive about prostitution. France became increasingly assertive internationally as a champion of abolitionism, opposing moves towards liberalization and regulation by the Netherlands and the International Labour Organization Their domestic laws have become increasingly abolitionist and, perhaps, effective. On April 6, 2016, the French National Assembly voted to fine customers of prostitutes €1500. This would make me think multiple times about having fun with a French prostitute.
Why is this happening? And what are the practical effects? Anyone have any experiences with this? Or just brilliant thoughts and insight?
13 comments
Is something like that a real problem over there? If so then laws like this may make a little more sense.
Men will always have a desire to have sex and have lovers and where there is a demand there will be those willing to supply it.
I was under the impression that prostitution was not illegal in France as long as there was no pimping going-on - perhaps it changed recently.
SJG
I visited an old French prostitute last night?
What was her name?
Toulouse