What is brothels mean?

Brothels are places where sexual services are provided in exchange for money. They have existed for centuries and continue to operate in many parts of the world, although their legality varies by country and region. In some places, brothels are regulated and controlled by the government or local authorities, while in others they operate in the shadows and are often associated with crime and exploitation. Prostitutes who work in brothels may do so voluntarily or be forced into the industry by poverty or coercion. Sex work is often stigmatized and shrouded in secrecy, making it difficult to accurately estimate the number of people who engage in it or the scale of the industry. Many people view prostitution as a form of exploitation, and efforts have been made to prevent the exploitation of workers in the sex industry and to provide them with legal and social protections.