Women's Studies M 133C - History of Prostitution

Institution:

University of California-Los Angeles

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Description:

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour (when scheduled). Designed for juniors/seniors. History of prostitution from ancient times to the present. Topics include toleration in medieval Europe, impact of syphilis, birth of courtesan, regulation in 19thcentury Europe, white slavery scare, and contemporary global sex trade. Readings include novels, primary sources, and testimony by sex workers. P/NP or letter grading.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ucla.edu/

Phone Number:

(310) 825-4321

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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