Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from The Social Evil and Methods of Treatment, Vol. 5: Designed for Use as a Basis and Outline for Discussion in Groups of Laymen, Such as Men's Clubs in Churches
In every community, there are different atti tudes Of mind in reference to this subject. Many believe public prostitution a necessity; these need the proper physiologic information. Many be lieve the social evil so deeply intrenched that it cannot be overcome; these need to be taught some of the simpler forms of approach to the insidious yet attackable and immediately remedial features of the problem. Some believe that only the vicious are involved; these need to learn how the 255847pressure, of economic necessity, the lure of xury, an unfavorable social environment and misplaced confidence, are the causes 'of the downfall of many innocent girls. The number of women who actually choose with vicious motive to enter a public life is relatively small. A new optimistic attitude toward the social evil is being taken by students of social conditions - an attitude of confidence in their power to reduce it. The need at this time is for scientific research and for intelligent study of the subject in all its bearings. To help in the latter this course of studies has been provided for use by groups of laymen: We believe it will prove very helpful in providing an outline for intelligent discussion which will result later in intelligent action. These studies need. Not be followed closely with reference to the time element. In fact, several of the studies may be considerably extended. Fifteen studies will prove none too many for the same material, if clubs can be organized to meet for so long a period. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
