The Prostitutes Of Mokopane: Prostitution - A Scourge Or Godsend? - Softcover

Makgato, Rebone

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1449991831 ISBN 13: 9781449991838

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2012

Synopsis

They prefer dark alleys and shady hotels.They are regarded as filthy and soulless.The have been called all sorts of names one can think of.They have been blamed for moral breakdown, promiscuity and the spread of HIV/Aids... among other social problems.Some call them the women of the night. Some call them prostitutes...But they simply prefer to be called sex workers.Who are these sex workers?This book is based on a study of sex workers in a town of Mokopane, South Africa – one of the places where prostitution has grown at an astonishing rate. The book attempts to find the reasons why women fall into prostitution.It also looks at circumstances surrounding prostitution, who practices it, the reasons why some women cannot resist prostitution while others don't see it as a option, benefits and potential benefits that can be derived from sex work, a view of prostitution as legalised employment within the South African labour relations context, and the social impact prostitution has in the town of Mokopane.To find out if prostitution is a scourge or a godsend, read the harrowing stories of these women from South Africa and decide for yourself.

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About the Author

Rebone Samantha Makgato was born in Pretoria, South Africa. I trained as a chemist and graduated with a National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry. I also went on to Oxbridge Academy where I studied for a National Diploma in Business Administration, majoring in Economics. In addition I completed a studied for Labour Relations Management with the University of South Africa (UNISA) I worked laboratory chemist for 17 years. I started writing in 1987, winning numerous writing contests. I enjoy writing short stories, poetry and novels, and a bit of investigative journalism. I am also running a chemicals and laboratory supplies company. When I am not occupied with the business, I like to devise a new story to enthrall my readers. My first love is, and will always remain writing...

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1449991831
• ISBN 13: 9781449991838
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 196