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Sex work, often called prostitution or the world's oldest profession, has also been described as the oldest form of oppression. It is widely vilified but remains an active, thriving market across the globe. The social implications of sex work are far-reaching and debate surrounding the issue has expanded to moral, ethical, economic, political, and public health forums. Sex work affords unskilled individuals an opportunity to make a living wage. While there are economic benefits of sex work, the less tangible costs are high. Sex workers suffer inordinately from addiction, low self-esteem, and violence. In the eyes of many, sex work is immoral and degrading, and contributes to the spread of disease.