Place of sociology in the system of the humanities and natural science approaches to the study of prostitution

The phenomenon of prostitution in different times has been understood in the society in different ways. The humanities and the natural sciences have made significant contribution to its understanding. The article discusses the role of sociology in the current system of scientific knowledge regarding the understanding of prostitution. The accumulated theoretical and empirical knowledge in the history, philosophy, theology, philology, journalism, political science, pedagogy, medicine, psychology, law had had significant influence on the formation of the sociological approach to the study of prostitution. At the same time, the sociological approach allows to utilize accumulated knowledge and consider prostitution at all levels of social knowledge.