It can be quite challenging balancing both currently engaging as a sex worker and also engaging in political and cultural advocacy for the rights of sex workers. The former generally requires a cheerful, upbeat service oriented disposition. While the latter can sometimes inspire a sense of discouragement and anguish when one is forced to reckon with the mistreatment of sex workers in general, but especially sex workers who experience other forms of structural marginalization.
I'm rereading "
Should Prostitution Be a Crime?" by Emily Bazelon for
New York Times Magazine. It brings me much hope to know that at least in some corners, sex workers are being heard and held in consideration. The bar for journalism relating to sex work is very low and there is so much room for improvement. That said, this is a great piece that breaks through myopic perspectives about sex workers' lived experiences.
And honestly, it would be great to see more clients of sex workers lending their resources to supporting advocating for sex workers' rights. Even if donations of time or money. And sharing pieces such as this one. Or looking into what one can do to support local, regional, or national sex worker rights initiatives and policy.
Stellar, well researched NYT cover story: "Should Prostitution Be a Crime?"
