Magdalenism : An enquiry into the extent, causes and consequences, of prostitution in Edinburgh / By William Tait.

  • Tait, William
Date:
1842
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Credit: Magdalenism : An enquiry into the extent, causes and consequences, of prostitution in Edinburgh / By William Tait. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Their Dishonesty -- P. 5 6 Obscene Language and Habit of Swearing amongst Prostitutes^^— 59 DIFFERENT CLASSES OF PROSTITUTES. I. Brothel-Keepers --62 Opinion which they entertain of themselves—64 Manner in which they make their Money 66 Their want of Sympathy towards the Girls under them ~~~~ 74 Their Husbands or Fancy Men —___ 76 Their Dress and Appearance 78 General Observations on their History,~^^^^^~~~~~~~ 83 II. Femmes Galantes ~~~~__....._85 III. Prostitutes who Board and Lodge in Public Brothels.. 93 IY. Prostitutes who have no regular Lodgings~~~~~~~~~~ 99 V. Procuresses _„.,....._101 General Remarks .......... .....„.._..._........ .....^„.......... 104 CHAPTER III. ON THE CAUSES OF PROSTITUTION. Preliminary Remarks. 1. Natural Causes. Licentious Inclination. Irritability of Temper. Pride and Love of Dress Dishonesty and Desire of Property. Indolence. II. Accidental Causes. Seduction Inconsiderate and Ill-assorted Marriages.. 109 ... 113 116 119 123 126 Inadequate Remuneration for Needle and other kinds of Work in which Females are employed. Want of Employment,„„rr. Intemperance__ 129 136 145 150 157
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