For Business and Pleasure: Red-Light Districts and the Regulation of Vice in the United States, 1890–1933

This Book provides an in-depth examination of the Progressive Era's approach to regulating urban vice, particularly commercialized prostitution. It explores the historical context, motivations, and strategies of anti-vice reformers, including their use of legal mechanisms like red-light abatement laws and white slave traffic acts. It also discusses the evolution of vice regulation during Prohibition, highlighting the shift towards more violent and organized crime. Furthermore, the text touches on the intersection of race, gender, and class in shaping attitudes and policies toward vice, including the impact of the World War I era. It highlights different perspectives and analyzes the effectiveness of various reform efforts. Finally, the material covers the development of the American Social Hygiene Association and its impact on vice reform.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Business-Pleasure-Red-Light-Districts-Regulation/dp/0801894131?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=2c25babfbd3955e3f6d2dc99f80f2f93&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by Podcai Studio:https://www.podcaistudio.com/