The blog “Живот Мой” (“My Life”) published [1] [bg] the 1888 local legislation on how to become a prostitute in the Black Sea coastal city of Varna [2]. The bill contains the requirements for women willing to become prostitutes; regulations on brothels; health requirements before, during and after being a prostitute; and legal proceedings in case of violation of the above rules. These documents are in striking contrast with the current Bulgarian legislation on prostitution [3]: a tolerated gray area that allows the country to be a big player [4] on the international sex trade scene and was estimated to generate 1 billion euros income [5].
Bulgaria: How to Become a Prostitute in 1888
· Written by Rayna St.
Categories: Eastern & Central Europe, Bulgaria, Governance, Health, History, Labor, Law, Women & Gender