Ancient Rome from the brothel was legal, public, and widespread.
Reports disagree on whether prostitution levels are growing or declining in.
In sexually restrictive societies it may occur through word-of-mouth and other means.
Under this same pressure many companies in the Netherlands are afraid to be associated with prostitution, so sex workers often are refused for bank accounts and insurance.
Courts showed conflicting views on the role of prostitutes in secular law as prostitutes could not inherit property, defend themselves in court, or make accusations in court.
Often they are kidnapped or orphaned, and sometimes they are sold by their own families.