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Sex Work in the Renaissance

Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society

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Unveiling the Hidden History of Brothels

This chapter explores the rare documentation of male brothels in history and the challenges in uncovering their existence. It also examines the cohabitation of women in spaces that could be deemed as brothels, highlighting how societal norms and legal constraints often overshadowed the realities of sex work.

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