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Asian Massage Parlors In Clark County, Angela Meiwen Lok
Asian Massage Parlors In Clark County, Angela Meiwen Lok
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
The U.S. Department of Justice has identified Las Vegas, Nevada as a hotspot for trafficking for sexual exploitation (Farley, 2007). The objective of this research is to determine whether Asian massage parlors are openly operating as unlicensed businesses in Las Vegas and consider the licensing issues faced in Las Vegas. Recent focus on the issues of human trafficking and high profile stings against Asian massage parlors has created a public debate about the licensing and enforcement against Asian massage parlors in Clark County. This research will consider a number of facets surrounding Asian massage parlors, from stereotypes associated with Asian …