Regulation and Healthcare for Prostitutes in Historical Context

Exploring the establishment of a hospital for treating venereal diseases for prostitutes, licensing regulations, and observations on behavior change post-legalization. The chapter also touches on the humorous prank involving a poster in a city and the enthusiasm of Nashville prostitutes towards a new regulated system. It delves into societal norms, biases in the sex industry during a specific historical era, and the aftermath of the Civil War, where licenses for prostitutes were no longer required.