To argue against the decriminalization of sex work and to infantilize escorts to the point of arguing that arresting us is what’s best for us, people will talk about how dangerous it is to engage in prostitution. It is common for those who argue for the Nordic Model for sex work, or who want toContinue reading “The “Happy Hooker” Narrative”
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Racism Among Sex Workers
Anyone who looks through the profiles of sex workers regularly is going to notice a pattern of racism, particularly in the form of escorts stating “No Black Men” or “NBA” meaning “No Blacks Allowed” on their profiles. When I am scrolling through the profiles of other escorts to get an idea of what hourly ratesContinue reading “Racism Among Sex Workers”
Empowerment vs Objectification: A False Dichotomy
A common anti-sexwork talking point, is that sex workers contribute to the objectification of women. It is often suggested, by certain groups of radical feminists, that we objectify ourselves and present ourselves as a commodity, in a way which harms women’s liberation as a whole. To combat this, some sex workers will respond that theyContinue reading “Empowerment vs Objectification: A False Dichotomy”