It's said to be the oldest profession in the world. But even so, sex work is still one of the most stigmatized ways to make a living. In part, that's because people can be exploited. In part, it's because sex trafficking is also a troubling reality. But there's also a subset of people who willingly choose to engage in sex work. This week, Piya speaks with some of them, to understand the personal value they glean from it beyond money and pleasure.
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South Africa moves to decriminalise sex work after the justice ministry on Friday (Dec 9) proposed legislation that aims to tackle crime against women. The legislation is currently up for public comment. If passed, the sale and purchase of sexual services will no longer be a criminal offence.
Justice Minister Ronald Lmaola at a press briefing said, "It is hoped that decriminalisation will minimise human rights violations against sex workers." He added that this will also create better working and health conditions for sex workers.
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The prevalence of exploitation and abuse has driven much of the conversation around the legal status of sex work. Both proponents and opponents of decriminalization cite the need to protect people from abuses.
But many sex worker advocates say the focus on vulnerability actually strips away their safety and autonomy. Both Liana and Monika say they freely chose to continue sex work even while earning decent incomes outside the sex trade.
The movement to decriminalize sex work has gained ground in recent years at the United Nations, with many agencies and programmes, such as the World Health Organization and UNAIDS, embracing it as an effective means to prevent HIV transmission and end discrimination against vulnerable populations.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on Friday announced sex trafficking charges against a New Jersey man who allegedly lured two teenage girls to the Garden State, then beat and raped them so they would perform unlawful sex work for his own financial benefit.
The sex work industry is one that is surrounded by stigmatization, misinformation, and criminalization. There are several different movements across the country and the world to decriminalize sex work and to create protections for sex workers. The common belief around sex work is that people participate in sex work because they feel that is their only option, they are desperate, or they are forced into it. However, people may enter the sex work industry for a multitude of reasons, including college students.
Another anonymous UWL student sells erotic content online and they also participate in camming. Cam shows are live, often one-on-one sexual performances done online. Sex workers choose camming as their platform because of the safety of performing alone and in their own homes. Some cammers can make up to $8,000 a month.
Overall, I had a great time doing the videos and have no regrets at all. [It was an] easy $400. [I] never had to take off the bear head and show who I was in the video. [It] ended up being the only time I performed, but I went back the next couple weekends to extra in a College Rules video and a Haze Him video.
If you are being harassed at work, you have a responsibility to tell your employer. If you feel comfortable, you also should tell the harasser that you find his or her behavior unwelcome. You also can talk to your parents, another adult, or the EEOC.
Find out if your company has a policy on harassment. The policy should tell you who in your company is responsible for handling harassment issues. If you are uncomfortable talking to the designated person, you should talk to your manager or another manager in your company. Once your employer knows that you are being harassed, it has a responsibility to correct the situation and protect you from further harassment. If you do not promptly report workplace harassment, it may affect your rights.
If you witness workplace harassment, you should tell your employer. You also can tell the harasser that his or her behavior is not funny and must stop. Finally, don't laugh at the conduct or give the harasser an audience - that will only encourage further harassment. You also can talk to your parents, another adult, or the EEOC.
Your employer has a responsibility to protect employees from harassment. If your employer determines that you have been harassing others at work, you may face one or more of the following consequences: (1) verbal or written warning; (2) counseling; (3) transfer to another location or job; (4) suspension; or (5) termination. These are just examples of the types of actions an employer can take against you. The best thing to do is not harass others at work. Act professionally and treat others the way you want to be treated.
No, not all workplace harassment is illegal. The laws enforced by EEOC do not prohibit simple teasing, offhand comments, or isolated incidents that are not very serious. For workplace harassment to be illegal, the conduct must either be severe (meaning very serious) or pervasive (meaning that it occurred frequently). One instance of harassing conduct is generally not sufficient, unless the conduct is very serious, such as a physical assault. If you believe you are being harassed at work, you should report the conduct to your supervisor or another manager, even if it happens only once or does not seem very serious.
No. Federal law protects you from job discrimination and harassment, whether it occurs on or off the work site. For example, you may have a potential claim for sexual harassment if your manager pressures you for dates while at a work-related conference.
The laws enforced by EEOC protect you from being harassed by anyone in your workplace. The harasser can be your manger, a manager in another area, a co-worker, or others in your workplace, such as clients or customers.
The laws enforced by EEOC do not prohibit simple teasing, casual comments, or single incidents that are not very serious. For inappropriate behavior to be illegal, it must be unwelcome or unwanted. It must also be severe (meaning very serious) or pervasive (meaning that it happened frequently). One instance of harassing conduct, such as one instance of a co-worker flirting with you or one mean comment made by a co-worker, generally is not illegal, unless the conduct is very serious, such as a physical assault or use of a racial slur. Even so, if you believe you are being harassed at work, you should report the conduct to your supervisor or another manager, even if it happens only once or does not seem very serious.
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Trixx, 32, is one of a small number of trans male sex workers in the United States. Being a minority within a minority comes with unique challenges. Trans men are less visible than trans women in sex work, in large part because men, both trans and cis, are less forward-facing in the field than women overall. But trans men are beginning to claim more space in the industry, thanks to the emergence of a new generation of performers like Trixx and advocacy organizations like Molly House Project, which serves masculine-of-center trans sex workers. 2ff7e9595c
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