The History of Prostitution

A candid, deeply researched look at the realities of 19th-century sex work, The History of Prostitution examines the social, economic, and moral forces that shaped prostitution, moving beyond scandal to analyze the lives of the women within it.

Blending medical inquiry, statistical data, and firsthand accounts, Sanger exposes both the harsh conditions and the societal hypocrisies surrounding the trade, offering a portrait that is as much about class, gender, and survival as it is about sexuality.