Melissa Gira Grant

Playing the Whore: The Work of Sex Work (Jacobin)

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ISBN 13:
9781781683231
author:
Melissa Gira Grant
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Verso Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2014
Pages:
144
Dimensions:
13.1 x 1.2 x 19.8 cm
Genre:
Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Social Issues
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 6 working days
£10.63

Description

Playing the Whore: The Work of Sex Work challenges common assumptions about sex work and its treatment in society. Journalist Melissa Gira Grant, who has spent ten years writing and reporting on the sex trade, argues that the industry's criminalization and separation from the legitimate economy only harm those who perform sexual labor.

Grant draws on her own experience as an organizer, advocate, and former sex worker to dismantle pervasive myths about sex work. She highlights the demands of sex workers, which have often been relegated to the margins, and makes a strong case for recognizing their rights as human rights.

This book offers a nuanced and thought-provoking exploration of the complexities surrounding sex work, and is an important contribution to the ongoing conversation about the industry's place in society.

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