Mary Laing
Sex Work: Theory, Practice, Regulation
Sex Work: Theory, Practice, Regulation
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Sex work research has expanded to include a diversity of paid sexual encounters in various spaces, performed and purchased by individuals of different genders and sexualities. This textbook provides an comprehensive introduction to sex work in theory and practice, covering historical context, theoretical frameworks, strategies, client perspectives, health, safety, and violence, as well as regulation in the British and comparative contexts. It is essential reading for students studying sex work, gender, politics, sexuality, and the body.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 01 July 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Sex work research has expanded significantly in recent years, moving beyond its initial concentration on female street-based sex workers to encompass a wide range of paid sexual encounters across various spaces, performed and purchased by individuals of diverse genders and sexual orientations. This comprehensive textbook aims to provide students with an up-to-date and comprehensive introduction to sex work, both in theory and practice.
In the introductory chapter, the book offers a historical overview of sex work, tracing its evolution and examining the social, cultural, and political factors that have shaped its practice. It then delves into the theoretical and conceptual frameworks that are essential for understanding sex work, exploring competing feminist and queer theories and analyzing key concepts such as the body, intimacy, stigma, sex, and heteronormativity.
The second section of the book focuses on the strategies employed by sex workers when engaging in this intimate form of labor. It explores client perspectives, health, safety, and violence, shedding light on the complex dynamics between sex workers and their clients. The third section examines the regulation of sex work in both the British context and in a comparative perspective. It includes a chapter on the globalization of the sex industry, with a specific focus on migrant sex workers and trafficking.
This book is an essential resource for students enrolled in courses related to sex work, gender and politics, sexuality, and the body. It offers a nuanced and comprehensive analysis of sex work, providing a valuable perspective on this complex and often stigmatized field.
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138888609
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