2008-04-20 A Tale of Two Jennies

2008-04-20 \prostitution\Norway\radical feminism http://topicmaps.wordpress.com/2008/04/20/a-tale-of-two-jennies/ A Tale of Two Jennies &ldquo;There has been a big debate in Norway over the last few years about the increase in prostitution, and radical feminists have been agitating to make the purchase of sexual services illegal in Norway (and for Norwegians abroad). People who have worked closely with prostitutes for many years, like Liv Jessen of the Norwegian Pro Sentret, say this is not the way to go. It will only increase the risks for those â€“ like Jenny â€“ who are already most vulnerable, because it will force prostitution underground, increasing the risk of violence and the girls' dependence on pimps and "madams". .. Unfortunately those who havenâ€™t worked closely with prostitutes and think they know better are in a majority, and on Friday the Norwegian Government announced the introduction of draft legislation that makes the purchase of sexual services a crime punishable by fines, or by up to six months imprisonment. .. Iâ€™m sorry, Jenny, but your job is about to get a lot more risky.&rdquo;   