Abstract
Prostitution has been a feature of human civilization since its establishment. Yet, existing research typically encompasses the perspective of the seller, leaving the context of an entire faction somewhat undiscovered. In working to better understand this population, this paper emphasizes the perspective of male buyers and their reasons for purchasing sexual services. To further examine the role that men assume in this type of exchange, their input is compared against the central tenets of Agnew’s (1992) strain theory.
Recommended Citation
Barry, Kelley
(2023)
"Moving in the Shadows: The Reasons Why Men Purchase Commercial Sexual Services and the Connection to Strain Theory,"
The Mid-Southern Journal of Criminal Justice: Vol. 22, Article 2.
Available at:
https://mds.marshall.edu/msjcj/vol22/iss1/2