Pimp concept - Definition

The word pimp probably originates from the Greek word προξενητής or proxenētḗs, composed of the prefix prefix "pro" and "xenos" in the sense of "foreigner." Those gentlemen who helped them were designated with this term to foreigners to get female company, going in front of them.They were also the protectors of foreigners.In Latin, where undoubtedly it was taken, “proxenēta” alludes any commercial intermediary, who obtained a commission or “proxeneticum” With time the word began to be used for those who mediated to obtain profits in the sex trade.

Whoever dedicates himself to economic benefits prostituting another person, is the pimp (commonly called "caffeine", cool or ruffian if it is a man, or midwife or "madama" if it is a woman) who commits a crime called pimping or lenocinio.Its activity is to exploit these people, mostly m women, although they can also be transsexuals, men or children, exposing them to serious dangers, for which they promise protection in exchange for a part of the money they get for their activity.In many cases, police corruption and other public officials who they receive bribes for not pursuing these illicit, it favors that they continue existing.protected accept their conditions.The specifically protected legal good is that of individual sexual freedom.

This crime is similar to trafficking in persons, although in the latter, the configuration of the wrongful act is given by the international traffic of women, and then prostitutes them.