Cuban Prostitues
The reason why we chose these articles was to understand the Cuban government’s policies towards prostitution and the various inferiority complexes of women regarding social and economic standing. ... Cuban prostitutes are called jineteras and “exchange a range of favors, including sexual ones, for money from foreigners” (Fusco, p. ... Since the 18th century, brothels and prostitution have been entrenched in the Cuban way of life, and have attracted tourists from all over the world wishing to engage in sexual activities without the fear of legal repercussions. ... Many Cuban women resort to prostitution because it pays better than most other jobs they could have, and they need the money to survive and maintain a descent standard of living.