Everything about Pimps totally explained
A
pimp finds and manages clients for
prostitutes and engages them in
prostitution (in
brothels in most cases and some cases
street prostitution) in order to profit from their earnings. Typically, a pimp won't force prostitutes to stay with him, although some have been known to be abusive in order to keep their prostitutes submissive or to maximize profits. A pimp may also offer to protect his prostitutes from rival pimps and prostitutes, or from abusive clients. He can also enable a prostitute to work in a particular area under his control. Pimping is illegal in many countries.
Most people who work managing prostitutes are men, but some women work in this capacity as well, though rarely in street prostitution. Women are rarely called pimps, as the word implies male dominance (see Pimps in Popular Culture below) - a woman who manages prostitutes is generally called a
mamasan or a
madam. (This shouldn't be confused with the title of respect given to adult women in most English-speaking countries.)
Often, low level pimps will initially present themselves as lovers or father-figures to prostitutes (who may be run-aways or otherwise lack a family network) before introducing them to
prostitution and perhaps
drug addiction. This practice is called "turning out." The pimp-prostitute relationship can be abusive, with the pimp using psychological intimidation, manipulation and physical force to control the members in the "stable".
Pimp business in the United States of America
In 2004 two pimps were convicted in the
United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia of conspiracy to violate the
Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) and of violations of other criminal statutes. Both of the defendants appealed their convictions.
As to the business structure, at the top there's the pimp who runs the business. Below the pimp is the "
Bottom Girl." She acts in a way like an office manager, keeping tabs on the "track" when the pimp is away, keeping the pimp appraised of the law enforcement activity, and collecting money from the prostitutes. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the term was commonly used to refer to
informers. . A pimp can also mean "a despicable person". The term can also be applied to a person who is considered a
ladies' man. In medical context, the verb also means "To ask (a student) a question for the purpose of testing his knowledge."
Notable pimps/madams
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