E214 - The History of Americans’ Global War on Prostitution w/ Eva Payne
American Prestige
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The Complexities of 'White Slavery' and Prostitution Regulation
This chapter explores the historical notion of 'white slavery,' linking it to critiques of wage and child labor while revealing its evolution amid U.S. imperialism. It analyzes the anti-prostitution campaigns in the Panama Canal Zone and the racial dynamics at play, along with the impact of World War I on the regulation of women's sexuality. The chapter further investigates eugenics and its influence on societal perceptions and policing of women in prostitution, highlighting the tensions between protection and criminalization.
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