What always disappointed me is that in the examination of prostitution as a social issue, is that:
all examination takes place on the basis that it is a problem per se;
examination does not take into account the social, cultural and economic factors that precipitate entry to or continued participation in, prostitution;
examination does not take into account wider social and economic conditions eg reduced housing affordability and an increase in low-paid and casual employment.
examination does not objectively take into account the health issues precipitating entry to or continued participation, eg our public health system denies to me and others the relevant necessary surgery, medical and allied treatments all particular to our well-being.....eg one must get over $10,000 to pay for basic sexual reassignment surgery. Though I've paid taxes in life and am an Australian citizen/born, our health system denies me this medical treatment.
examination does not take into account that if social, cultural and economic conditions were different, entry to prostitution might be reduced.

By way of background, I can still see the lights of the Coca Cola sign after midnight.