Magdalenism : an inquiry into the extent, causes, and consequences of prostitution in Edinburgh / by William Tait.

  • Tait, William.
Date:
1840
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Credit: Magdalenism : an inquiry into the extent, causes, and consequences of prostitution in Edinburgh / by William Tait. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    2C8 CONCLUDING OBSERVATIONS. It is impossible to enter into a detail of every measure which would be of benefit in diminishing the crime of prostitution. It is probable that, after every method has been adopted which tlie human mind could suggest, the vice will still continue to a cer- tain extent. Some individuals imagine that there is no difficulty in at once suppressing it; while others, equally wise, declare that it is impossible by any mearts to diminish the number of prosti- tutes which exist, for, if one is reformed, another will take her place. These are only the assertions of persons who are entirely ignorant of the subject. Others, again, suppose that schools and kirks are the only panacea for prostitution. Without in the least undervaluing the advantages of religious and other kinds of in- struction, it may safely be affirmed, that, although there were a kirk and ^i school situated at the entrance to every brothel, pros- titution would still exist. No single measure will suffice to put a stop to it. If good be done at all, it Avill be by the adoption of a multi]ilicity of means, among which the removal of the causes will form the most important and successful. THE END. RUSKIl MiD. EDINBURGH : PRINTED BY H. PATO.N.