This is a rather long, intensive, academically written paper from early in my graduate studies on different perspectives in sex work, from several feminist perspectives, as well as implications for social work practice. I am putting it up here (even though it’s more dry and paper-ey than blog-ey) because I think it offers a good introduction to the topic, and some of you may find it interesting. I, myself, am a giant geek, and love reading and writing these kinds of things- I will trust that some other giant geeks are following the blog! 🙂 Here is an outline of sections, so you can know what you’re in for before diving in:
- A Brief History of Modern Prostitution 1900 – Present
- Structures of Modern Sex Work
- Outdoor Sex Work
- Indoor Sex Work
- Perspectives on Sex Work (this is where all the juicy stuff on sexism, racism, and arguments about sex work within the world of feminism is hiding)
- Implications for Social Work
Lets talk about sex(uality)! 