History of Modern Chinese Prostitution

Author: Shao Yong
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: This book is a specialized historical work that explores the status of prostitutes in modern China. It summarizes the origins, types, and endings of modern Chinese prostitutes, the hierarchy and rules of brothels, the control, exploitation, and abuse of prostitutes by madams, the sexual concepts of prostitutes and their relationships with clients, and more. The book is divided into chronological periods from the late Qing Dynasty to the early days of national liberation, documenting the distribution, activities, and living conditions of prostitutes in various regions and major cities across the country. It also introduces the diverse types of clients, the attitudes and policies of the authorities toward prostitutes, social sympathy and rescue efforts for them, cases and anecdotes related to prostitutes, and more. Additionally, it presents the effective methods and measures taken by the People's Government in the early days of liberation to address the issue of prostitutes, and analyzes the reasons behind the resurgence of prostitution in recent years. The book is rich in detailed and accurate information, with vivid and engaging writing.