Prostitution, race, and politics
Prostitution, race, and politics2003
About this book
While most agree that Contagious Diseases (CD) ordinances were put in place primarily to protect the health of British soldiers, a closer examination reveals that the laws were not just about the control of VD but also 'a conscious instrument of colonial dominance'.
Details
- First published
- 2003
- OL Work ID
- OL3471789W
Subjects
BritishColoniesDiseasesGovernment policyGreat BritainHistoryProstitutionRace relationsSexual behaviorSexually transmitted diseasesSocial policyGreat britain, colonies, administrationGreat britain, history, 19th centuryColonialismPrejudiceLegislation & jurisprudencePrevention & controlPrejudices