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beginning of the online discussion and debate. How did the discussion
REINFORCE or UNDERMINE (or both) your prior perspective? Be specific and
answer in 200-300 words.
This debate was very well done, especially by the negative, as they were able to
change my entire perspective on the subject and help me see a completely new side
to the argument. Before the debate, I thought that by legalizing prostitution, it would
allow for regulations that make this occupation a lot safer and less violent for those
who choose to participate in it. I thought only of how it would help to remove the
stigmas that surround prostitution and may even prevent the spread of many STDs.
However, after listening to the negatives primary argument about how the
legalization of prostitution may actual increase the rates of sex trafficking my
mindset shifted. By providing statistics about how there has been an expansion in
human trafficking in countries where prostitution is legalized, the negative gave
good reasoning to prove that legalization was not the answer and may actually make
matters worse. Further they emphasized the point that, although the legalization of
prostitution may provide women the choice of whether they want to use the
participation in sexual activities to make money, it can be difficult for the
government and law enforcers to distinguish and protect those who choose
prostitution and those who are forced into it. I already knew before the debate that
prostitution has often proven to be a deadly occupation, so when the negative
explained that the number of those who are forced into it may increase due to
legalization it really made me weigh the benefits and costs of legalizing prostitution.
Consider the debate only in terms of the arguments the two sides presented.
Which side do you think did a better job making their case? Why?
Keep your answer to 150-300 words. This is not an essay, but please keep
your writing clean and clear.
Both teams shared several splendid arguments, although I do think that
ultimately the negative side provided an argument which the affirmative was
not able to successfully rebut. The affirmative put forth the ideas that
prostitution was going to happen either way, whether it is legal or illegal, but
the negative responded by saying that just because murder and robbery will
happen either way also, does not mean that it should be made legal. The
affirmative was also quick to distinguish between sexual violence and sex
work and made the claim that prostitution is not inherently dangerous, and
would actually be made safer if it was legal and did not have to take place in
dark corners They commented on how the legalization of prostitution would
also lead to a decrease in the shadiness of sex work and could potentially
lower the number of STDs and unplanned pregnancies. The validity of these
arguments did not go unacknowledged by the negative however they argued
that a lot of these regulations would actually benefit and protect the pimps
and clients as opposed to the sex workers. The negative noted that only a
certain number of prostitutes would benefit from this type of legal action
however those who were forced or trafficked into this type of business would
suffer even more. They argued that it is very likely that certain vulnerable
populations may be targeted such as minorities and women who are living in
poverty with a lack of social services. They also talked about the way in which
the rape culture of today must be ended and not encouraged. They
demonstrated the presence of this culture by including information about a
study in which a large percentage of men felt that after they had paid for the
service of a prostitute, they felt as if they could do whatever they pleased and
enjoyed they enjoyed the feeling of power and dominance over the prostitute.
You've participated in the discussion and seen a debate on both sides. Now
write a short essay justifying your position on the issue. You may choose a
more nuanced position than affirmative/negative on the resolution.
Keep your answer under 500 words. This is not as formal as an essay, but I do
expect informed commentary.