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Prostitution in Elizabethan England emerged as a response to social and economic factors, including poverty and the limited employment opportunities for women. Many women turned to sex work as a means of survival in a patriarchal society. The rise of urban centers and the influx of people into cities created a demand for sexual services, leading to the establishment of brothels and street prostitution. Additionally, the legal and social attitudes towards sex work were complex, often stigmatizing women while simultaneously relying on their services.

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