Dehumanization and objectification of persons

People should reject the characterization of persons who engage in prostitution as "sex workers" as this can give the false impression that prostitution is a legitimate form of work.

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Prostitution cannot be separated from the issue of the status and dignity of persons; governments and society must not accept such a dehumanization and objectification of persons. Nations that have already liberalized prostitution laws have seen a stark increase in trafficking and victimization of women. They have also experienced a higher level of organized crime and drug use linked with the trade. Prostitution not only destroys the physical, psychological and spiritual integrity of the human beings involved, it also destroys countless marriages and families. If prostitutes want to keep safe they need only give up their immoral activity - not force it on others. Paul Kokoski

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