What is sex work?
What kinds of sex work do you know?
Who gets to participate in sex work?
Who must never participate in sex work?
Who must ensure that those who take part in sex work are protected?
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I ask those questions because sex work is work, just like any other….they get to pay taxes just like the rest of us.
There are numerous kinds of sex work….some require physical contact and others can be done remotely.
Ideally, only consenting adults would be in the sex work industry….but since it’s a very unlevelled field, children also take part in the sex work industry.
No body must ever take part in sex work…no one should have to work two or three jobs to make ends of their life meet!
Every one of us (it does not matter if you work for the government or not) must ensure that sex workers and those that take part in it, are protected from all kinds of predatory behaviour.
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These questions and responses have been compiled thanks to a given sex worker, that was generous enough to share them with me!
Sex workers should be protected
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I couldn’t agree more with this. Sex work is still work and should be protected at all costs. Be it adequate screening, protection against violence or income protection!
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I really hate that some people have to get involved in sex work, I wish there were other options but sometimes there aren’t. That being said, they still need to be protected like any other employee out there.
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I feel terrible that people have to work in the sex industry. However, I know circumstances can be exist making it a necessity. Having advocates for them is crucial.
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This kind of work is pretty viewed negatively here in Japan and they usually do not receive a positive opinion from people but they still have to be protected.
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sex work is a crucial kind of job and i agree that they need to have more protection from predatory behavior
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You never fail to amaze me. These questions are to the point. They are humans too..
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It’s a part of society globally. Of course, they need more protection.
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I think no one should be forced to take ajob they don’t want, and be abused and working in a poor environment at least
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I believe the government plays a huge role in ensuring that all kinds of workers are protected but it’s also one or individual’s responsibility to register and pay their taxes.
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Very interesting post. Work protection is essential regardless of what the job entails and this line of work is no exception.
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I think everyone has rights and needs protection no matter what kind of work they do.
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I’m back again on the same post because I couldn’t stop thinking about the questions. I also wanted to appreciate you about the post. Many might take it as daring but I truly appreciate your post.
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I agree we should make sure that people work in sex protected. It might be a work like any work but not safe.
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I so agree! All workers should be protected – this should be a basic right regardless of profession.
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Personally, I feel like there shouldn’t be a sex-working industry at all. Rather than that, there should be more access to some training facilities and options for people.
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Such an important topic! We should really talk about sex work more.
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This is a really thought-provoking post. Sex work has been around throughout history, yet it is still viewed as something taboo. As long as a person is a consenting adult, I have no problem with someone choosing to make money in that field.
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This is a really sad profession and I agree with you tht yes, nobody must ever take part in sex work.
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Yeah well, I am not so sure if anyone does sex work freely and by their own will. Society should do everything in its power to help these people by providing them with real jobs and homes, taking them off drugs and alcohol, and with much-needed support.
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It is good to think about the things that are going on in the world that don’t necessarily affect our lives.
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This has always been like a tabu topic but I feel it needs to be talked about more. I think the more people stand up to the idea of this not being healthy and respectful to the workers in any way (even mentally and emotionally) the more it will be easier for those who do the work to begin to save themselves and get out, finding better ways to make money while showing self-respect.
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Food for thought. People do what they gave to do and no one should judge.
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I couldn’t agree more with this. Until it exist, sex work is still work. And should be protected!
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I bear no judgement against those that get into this line of work as most of them are hard-up or pushed into that type of work. However, it is risky as it is…even without the predators. I mean, contracted diseases and all that you don’t just get from sexual contact. I mean, they’re around people they do not know a lot.
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