I. Introduction Prostitution, the exchange of sexual services in return for consideration in the form of money, is not illegal in Hong Kong. It has been described as 'merely deviant sexual behavior, characterized by barter, promiscuity, and emotional indifference' . However, although many agree that it is an age-old profession, with its roots deeply entrenched in Chinese history, our society still does not accept it as a morally upright and a normal occupation. Prostitution has been …showed first 75 words of 5056 total…

…showed last 75 words of 5056 total…eliminating people who exploit this vulnerable group. Hopefully, laws and police measures that make sex workers' lives more difficult will be modified to protect them. Health services and welfare benefits should also extend to them. Meanwhile we should also strive to educate people to accept and to treat sex workers with respect. The question is not whether we can eradicate prostitution or not. It is how we can ensure that it can be practiced safely