Sex Economy

The sale of womens bodies as commodities is not acceptable, and the male consumer has no right to buy sexual acts from another person. This harms womens lives, gender equality, and society as a whole.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 21 December 2020
Publisher: Agenda Publishing

The conversation surrounding prostitution has evolved to encompass a multifaceted perspective, where it is increasingly seen as a realm of sexual commerce, transaction, and commercial exchange. The "sex economy" and the demand for sexual services have been widely discussed as both legitimate economic ventures, where women exercise control and where they are comparable to other forms of low-paid work. This viewpoint has led to calls for the regulation and recognition of prostitution as a service that deserves a labor-rights framework.

However, Monica OConnor, in her extensive and meticulously researched work, takes a strong stance against the notion that the sale of women's bodies as commodities can ever be deemed acceptable. She vigorously refutes the claim that sex work can be considered a profitable occupation for impoverished women and girls, suitable for regulation within the framework of the normal economy. OConnor meticulously uncovers the harm that normalizing the sex trade inflicts on the lives of women, gender equality, and society as a whole. She exposes the realities that constrain and control women who are trapped in prostitution, debunking the false notions of choice and agency.

Through her compelling analysis, OConnor highlights the coercive forces that drive women into prostitution, the lack of viable alternatives, and the devastating impact it has on their physical and mental well-being. She sheds light on the systemic inequalities and discrimination that perpetuate the sex trade, perpetuating the cycle of poverty and exploitation. OConnor's work serves as a powerful reminder of the urgent need to address the root causes of prostitution, to prioritize the safety and rights of women involved in the sex trade, and to work towards the abolition of this harmful practice.

Weight: 238g
Dimension: 158 x 235 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788210126