Prostitution is said to be the world's oldest profession. It is, indeed, a model of all professional work: … - Thomas Szasz

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Prostitution is said to be the world's oldest profession. It is, indeed, a model of all professional work: the worker relinquishes control over himself. . . in exchange for money. Because of the passivity it entails, this is a difficult and, for many, a distasteful role.

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