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A '''brothel''', also known as a '''bordello''' or '''whorehouse''', is an establishment specifically dedicated to prostitution. In some places, licensed brothels are legal. In some large cities, brothels may be confined to special [[red-light district]]s. Other names for a ''brothel'' are a '''cathouse''' or '''house of ill repute'''. | A '''brothel''', also known as a '''bordello''' or '''whorehouse''', is an establishment specifically dedicated to prostitution. In some places, licensed brothels are legal. In some large cities, brothels may be confined to special [[red-light district]]s. Other names for a ''brothel'' are a '''cathouse''' or '''house of ill repute'''. Bordello comes from the French word for little hut". | ||
==Business models== | ==Business models== | ||
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*In some, prostitutes are held in bondage without the option to leave, receiving only a small portion of the money paid by the patron. | *In some, prostitutes are held in bondage without the option to leave, receiving only a small portion of the money paid by the patron. | ||
*In others the prostitutes are employees, receiving a small fixed salary and a portion of the money spent by the customer. | *In others the prostitutes are employees, receiving a small fixed salary and a portion of the money spent by the customer. | ||
*In still others the prostitutes pay a fee for use of the facilities, with the brothel owner not being involved in the financial transaction between prostitute and client. | *In still others the prostitutes pay a fee for use of the facilities, with the [[brothel]] owner not being involved in the financial transaction between prostitute and client. | ||
*A unique business model exists in the brothel Big Sister in Prague: customers have sex for free, with the operation being financed by the sale of video recordings on the Internet. | *A unique business model exists in the [[brothel]] Big Sister in Prague: customers have sex for free, with the operation being financed by the sale of video recordings on the Internet. | ||
030508.html Aussie firm wants to build megabrothel near Las Vegas], | 030508.html Aussie firm wants to build megabrothel near Las Vegas], <ref>Associated Press'', May 8th, 2003</ref> In New Orleans, Louisiana, the term 'brothel' is generally interchangeable with the multiple Asian "Health" clubs located on Canal Street. The term is most likely derived from the option for clients to request sexual favors in exchange for a [[Massage#Erotic massage|premium costing massage]]. | ||
==Depictions in popular culture== | ==Depictions in popular culture== | ||
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*[http://www.lovehkfilm.com/reviews/ancient_chinese_whorehouse.htm Ancient Chinese Whorehouse] | *[http://www.lovehkfilm.com/reviews/ancient_chinese_whorehouse.htm Ancient Chinese Whorehouse] | ||
*The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas | * [[The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas]] | ||
* [[Prostitution_in_Japan#Fashion_health_shops|Fashion health]] | |||
* [[Prostitution in Japan]] | |||
== Defunct brothels == | |||
* [[Atlantis (brothel)]] Germany | |||
* [[Au Bonheur du Jour]] Defunct French [[brothel]] and museum | |||
* [[Mary Jeffries]] | |||
* [[Madam Moore]] defunct brothel in New Bern, NC | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:09, 12 March 2024
A brothel, also known as a bordello or whorehouse, is an establishment specifically dedicated to prostitution. In some places, licensed brothels are legal. In some large cities, brothels may be confined to special red-light districts. Other names for a brothel are a cathouse or house of ill repute. Bordello comes from the French word for little hut".
Business models
Brothels use a variety of business models.
- In some, prostitutes are held in bondage without the option to leave, receiving only a small portion of the money paid by the patron.
- In others the prostitutes are employees, receiving a small fixed salary and a portion of the money spent by the customer.
- In still others the prostitutes pay a fee for use of the facilities, with the brothel owner not being involved in the financial transaction between prostitute and client.
- A unique business model exists in the brothel Big Sister in Prague: customers have sex for free, with the operation being financed by the sale of video recordings on the Internet.
030508.html Aussie firm wants to build megabrothel near Las Vegas], [1] In New Orleans, Louisiana, the term 'brothel' is generally interchangeable with the multiple Asian "Health" clubs located on Canal Street. The term is most likely derived from the option for clients to request sexual favors in exchange for a premium costing massage.
Depictions in popular culture
Movies depicting brothels include:
Defunct brothels
- Atlantis (brothel) Germany
- Au Bonheur du Jour Defunct French brothel and museum
- Mary Jeffries
- Madam Moore defunct brothel in New Bern, NC
References
- ↑ Associated Press, May 8th, 2003
See also [ Nevada Guest Ranches ]
External links
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