What is prostitution? Why is prostitution considered a crime? List and define other types of prostitution-related offenses. Should these acts be considered criminal? Why or why not?

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The crime of prostitution is defined as engaging in sexual intercourse or other sexual acts in exchange for money or other items of value. There are four main reasons why prostitution is considered a crime: (1) disease, (2) family, (3) exploitation, and (4) immorality. Other prostitution-related offenses include (1) solicitation for prostitution, (2) pimping, (3) pandering, (4) living off prostitution, (5) keeping a place of prostitution, (6) promoting prostitution, and (7) masturbation for hire.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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