Prostitution should not be “legalized”. The sexual objectification of women involves viewing them solely as depersonalized objects of desire rather than as individuals with complex personalities, which is done by speaking or thinking of women solely by their physical attributes. Sexuality has long been a controversial subject, and many thinkers have questioned its effects on societies and cultures around the world. The physical expression of sexuality is fundamental and universal. What differs is how cultures, religions and societies interpret and influence both the setting in which sex between men and women takes place and the type of relationships in which pregnancy is encouraged. The idea behind this form of controlled sexual behavior, imposed by culture and society, was to promote the health and well-being of the family and thus create healthy societies for the survival and expansion of humanity . Prostitution, the practice of selling one's body for the sexual gratification of others, has existed throughout history in all parts of the world. Prostitution is considered by many to be a shameful, degrading and abusive practice that promotes crime, exposes prostitutes to violence, increases sexually transmitted diseases and child prostitution, disrupts family values ​​and promotes sex trafficking. The legalization of prostitution has not only failed to empower prostituted women, but it has also strengthened the sex industry and the crimes associated with it. Prostitution is illegal in the United States, with the exception of eleven counties in the state of Nevada. In the United States, the majority of people view sex as an expression of intimacy between two people; that is why they find the idea of ​​sex for money dist...... middle of paper ......Works CitedHoffman, Cecilia. “Should prostitution be legalized? » CATW-AP. Wordpress and Web. November 27, 2011. Kramer, Lisa. “The causes of prostitution: an overview”. Sociological survey. Vol.73. (2003) pp. 511-28. Internet. November 27, 2011. Nassif, Tony. “Should Prostitution Be Legal?” » Cedarsfoundation.org. Cedars Cultural and Educational Foundation, nd Web. November 27, 2011. Raymond, Janice. “Prostitution should not be legalized.” Journal of Trauma Practice. 2003. n.pag. Internet. November 27, 2011. US Department of State. Stategov.org. USDS. 2011. Internet. November 27, 2011.Wolfers, Ivan. “Public health and human rights of sex workers”. The Lancet 361.9373 (2003): n.pag. Internet. November 27 2011.