Wednesday 21 February 2007

Prostitution

Prostitution!


After viewing a couple of scenes from "Breakfast from Tiffany's", 1961, Paramount we considered the topic of prostitution.
Is it prostitution to take money from someone who's expecting sex, but then to not supply it?
Prostitution is defined as 'the act of having sexual intercourse, or performing other sexual acts explicitly for material compensation—normally money' so Audrey Hepburn is not prostituting herself, nor can her actions be classed as prostitution.
If it's not prostitution then is it more or less socially respectable?
It's more respectable in the sense that Hepburn is not actually prostituting herself, but it is less respectable as Hepburn has entered into an agreement and not adhered to it. Hepburn's actions could be seen as stealing.
If it is prostitution, then how much is a reasonable charge?
I personally believe that no price is acceptable, as those who do are really putting a price on what they are worth by selling themselves for a flat free.

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