1945

Prostitution in Athens

Greece showed very early interest in the control of prostitution. Since 1834, the regulation of prostitution had been performed through circulars and administrative measures. Until 1856 permission for the exercise of prostitution was granted by police authorities. Women in the sex trade had to be registered with the police in a special book in order to be under constant medical and administrative control. The civil rights of women who worked in the sex trade were violated because prostitution was perceived as an insult to public morals. Women were under constant fear of persecution. Venereal disease was also used as a justification for the control and supervision of women as well as for their arbitrary persecution.

Related Subject(s): Migration ; Women and Gender Issues
Countries: Greece
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