Third Sector Organizations in Sex Work and Prostitution: Contested Engagements in Africa, the Americas and Europe

Third Sector Organizations in Sex Work and Prostitution explores the role of non-governmental and non-profit organizations in supporting and advocating for individuals involved in sex work and prostitution across Africa, the Americas, and Europe. These organizations operate as contested spaces that translate their understandings of sex work and prostitution into diverse support practices and advocacy initiatives. The book reveals that TSOs are not external to normative power but participate in it and are subject to its conditioning, shaping their existence, reach, and achievements. It is a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and activists engaged in research on these fields and related areas such as gender and sexuality, and human rights.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 186 pages
Publication date: 26 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The third sector organizations (TSOs) play a crucial role in addressing the issues related to sex work and prostitution. These non-governmental and non-profit organizations provide support services and advocate for the well-being of individuals involved in the sex industries. This book, focusing on three vast and diverse regions, Africa, the Americas, and Europe, offers a unique perspective that highlights the interconnectedness of these organizations' histories and configurations. TSOs serve as contested spaces where their interpretations of sex work and prostitution shape their support practices and advocacy initiatives. It is revealed that these organizations are not external to normative power but rather participate in and are subject to it, shaping their existence, reach, and achievements.

This book is a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and activists engaged in research on and work with TSOs in the fields of sex work and prostitution, gender and sexuality, and human rights. It sheds light on the complexities and challenges faced by these organizations and provides insights into their contributions to promoting the rights and dignity of individuals involved in the sex industries. By examining the role of TSOs in these contexts, the book contributes to the broader understanding of social and political dynamics related to sex work and prostitution and offers practical recommendations for improving their effectiveness and impact.

In conclusion, Third Sector Organizations in Sex Work and Prostitution is a comprehensive and insightful book that provides valuable insights into the world of TSOs and their role in addressing the issues related to sex work and prostitution. It is a must-read for scholars, policymakers, and activists who are committed to promoting the rights and well-being of individuals involved in the sex industries.

Weight: 360g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367753887