Prostitution, race, and politics

Description:

While most agree that Contagious Diseases (CD) ordinances were put in place primarily to protect the health of British soldiers, a closer examination reveals that the laws were not just about the control of VD but also 'a conscious instrument of colonial dominance'.

subjects: British,  Colonies,  Diseases,  Government policy,  Great Britain,  History,  Prostitution,  Race relations,  Sexual behavior,  Sexually transmitted diseases,  Social policy,  Great britain, colonies, administration,  Great britain, history, 19th century,  Colonialism,  Prejudice,  Legislation & jurisprudence,  Prevention & control,  Prejudices,  Sex Work,  Britanniques,  Sexualité,  Maladies,  Politique sociale,  Relations raciales,  Préjugés,  PSYCHOLOGY,  Human Sexuality,  SELF-HELP,  Sexual Instruction,  British colonies,  Geschlechtskrankheit,  Rassenpolitik,  Sexualverhalten,  Seksueel overdraagbare aandoeningen,  Koloniale politiek,  Maladies sexuellement transmissibles,  Relations interethniques,  Commonwealth,  Großbritannien Consulate,  Großbritannien

Places: Great Britain