Sex Work and Human Dignity: Law, Politics and Discourse

Sex Work and Human Dignity: Law,Politics, and Discourse explores how dignity-based discourses are used by those who write and talk about prostitution and how they shape wider cultural understandings of sex work and sex workers. It draws on political discourse theory and is international in its scope, with analysis of legal cases, textual sources, and empirical data gathered through interviews with activists from several countries. The book asks to what extent dignity-based discourses help to advance or hinder sex workers' social inclusion.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Sex work is a complex and multifaceted issue that often sparks intense legal and political debates. One of the key concepts that is frequently invoked in these discussions is human dignity. While the notion of human dignity is widely recognized, its precise meaning and implications are often enigmatic.
Sex Work and Human Dignity: Law, Politics, and Discourse aims to shed light on this enigma by exploring how dignity-based discourses are used by those who write and talk about prostitution, as well as the role these discourses may play in shaping wider cultural understandings of sex work and sex workers. The book draws on political discourse theory and is international in its scope, with analysis of legal cases, textual sources, and empirical data gathered through interviews with activists from several different countries in the Global North and South.
The book traces how the concept of dignity is used in a range of legal and political discourses on sex work and ultimately asks to what extent dignity-based discourses help to advance, or hinder, sex workers' social inclusion. The book will appeal to students and researchers interested in sex work and feminism, as well as those who study human dignity. Its interdisciplinary nature means it will appeal to those working in a range of disciplines, including law, sociology, philosophy, and political theory.
In conclusion, Sex Work and Human Dignity: Law, Politics, and Discourse is a valuable contribution to the ongoing debate about sex work and human rights. By examining how dignity-based discourses are used and interpreted, the book provides insights into the complex relationship between sex work, law, politics, and cultural norms. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of this issue and the potential for promoting sex workers' social inclusion and human rights.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367618698