Stories
- Article
The prostitute whose pox inspired feminists
Fitzrovia, 1875. A woman recorded only as A.G. enters hospital and is diagnosed with syphilis.
- In pictures
Sex work through the ages
Discover how societies, from antiquity to the present day, have chosen to regard and treat sex workers. While some communities work towards acceptance, others retain harsh judgement.
- Book extract
A history of sex for sale
Kate Lister’s cultural history of the sex trade puts sex workers centre stage. In this extract, she argues why the way we write, think and talk about sex work matters.
- Article
Female masturbation and the perils of pleasure
Dr Kate Lister exposes the brutal 19th-century ‘cures’ for women who indulged in masturbation.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
Prostitution and Homosexuality
Date: 1976-1979Reference: SA/MWF/N.11Part of: Medical Women's Federation- Books
Prostitution and brothels / by Joseph Williamson.
Williamson, Joseph, 1895-1988.Date: [1970?]- Books
Prostitution and the Victorians / Trevor Fisher.
Fisher, Trevor, 1946-Date: 1997- Books
- Online
Prostitution in Europe / by Abraham Flexner.
Flexner, Abraham, 1866-1959.Date: 1919- Books
- Online
Prostitution in Europe / by Abraham Flexner.
Flexner, Abraham, 1866-1959.Date: 1914