The word “Prostitution” is derived from a composition
of two Latin words (Preposition) Pro and (verb) stature. A literal translation
therefore would be “to expose” to place up front” (Baburen, 1962).
of two Latin words (Preposition) Pro and (verb) stature. A literal translation
therefore would be “to expose” to place up front” (Baburen, 1962).
Baburen further opined that a variety of terms are
used for those who engage in prostitution, some of which distinguish between
different kinds or imply a value judgment about them. According to him, common
alternatives for prostitute include escort and whore; however, not all
professional escorts are prostitutes. The English word “whore” derives from the
old English word hora, from the Indo-European root meaning “desire” use of the
word whore is widely considered. It can be categorically said or not, whether
prostitute without specifying a gender is commonly assumed to be female.
Compound terms such as male prostitution or male escort are therefore used to
identify males. Those offering services to female customers are commonly known
as gigolos; those offering services to male customers are hustlers or rent boys
(Bonne, 1998).
used for those who engage in prostitution, some of which distinguish between
different kinds or imply a value judgment about them. According to him, common
alternatives for prostitute include escort and whore; however, not all
professional escorts are prostitutes. The English word “whore” derives from the
old English word hora, from the Indo-European root meaning “desire” use of the
word whore is widely considered. It can be categorically said or not, whether
prostitute without specifying a gender is commonly assumed to be female.
Compound terms such as male prostitution or male escort are therefore used to
identify males. Those offering services to female customers are commonly known
as gigolos; those offering services to male customers are hustlers or rent boys
(Bonne, 1998).
In other words the word “Prostitution” can also be
used metaphorically which means debasement or wording towards an unworthy
cause. In this case, “Prostituting oneself” or whoring oneself, the service or
act performed are typically not sexual.
used metaphorically which means debasement or wording towards an unworthy
cause. In this case, “Prostituting oneself” or whoring oneself, the service or
act performed are typically not sexual.
Silay (1994) said that “Prostitute” or more frequently
“whore”, is also used as an insult towards a person (typically a woman or girl)
who is perceived as being sexually promiscuous. He also said that prostitution
can either be historically or culturally ubiquitous which every culture
adopting their own standards and altitudes. Since concubines and countries
often lived in the same house as the wife often had equal status and some legal
right. A mistress usually maintains a separate residence provided by her
keeper, has no legal rights, and the relationship is often kept secret.
“whore”, is also used as an insult towards a person (typically a woman or girl)
who is perceived as being sexually promiscuous. He also said that prostitution
can either be historically or culturally ubiquitous which every culture
adopting their own standards and altitudes. Since concubines and countries
often lived in the same house as the wife often had equal status and some legal
right. A mistress usually maintains a separate residence provided by her
keeper, has no legal rights, and the relationship is often kept secret.
An ancient historian Herodotus in the histories where
sacred prostitution was a common practice, such as, Rome prostitutional
practices was roused to a level whereby a registered prostitute could be called
meretrix, while the unregistered one fell under the broad category called
prostitulae. There were some commonalities with the Greek system. But as the
empire develops, prostitutes were often foreign slaves captured, purchased, or
roused for that purpose, sometimes prostitutes farmers are those who took
abandoned children and train them into prostitution.
sacred prostitution was a common practice, such as, Rome prostitutional
practices was roused to a level whereby a registered prostitute could be called
meretrix, while the unregistered one fell under the broad category called
prostitulae. There were some commonalities with the Greek system. But as the
empire develops, prostitutes were often foreign slaves captured, purchased, or
roused for that purpose, sometimes prostitutes farmers are those who took
abandoned children and train them into prostitution.
