Comments on: 7 Key American Sex Worker Activist Projects

By: Hexy

Hexy — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:33:29 +0000

Patti Binder: “Girls”, huh?

By: rapecentric

rapecentric — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 02:28:30 +0000

just wanted to let you know i linked you… great post and super informative…

http://rapecentric.wordpress.com/2009/08/02/why-sex-work-activism-is-important/

By: Why Sex Work Activism is Important « RAPECENTRIC

Why Sex Work Activism is Important « RAPECENTRIC — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 02:25:01 +0000

[...] Why Sex Work Activism is Important 2 08 2009 because we, as a collective whole, like to ignore sex workers basic human rights on a daily basis…. like their right to safety, right to proper heath care, right to feel comfortable discussing their work, right to feel whole, right to not feel objectified by the media, right to suitable legal aid and many many more things that those who arent sex workers take for granted. check out this great guest blog post by Audacia Ray. [...]

By: Philosimphy

Philosimphy — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 22:04:44 +0000

This is a general comment about the sex work industry. I was a sex worker for about 3 years, by choice, and have done considerable thinking about the issue. I actually have myself on tape at 18 professing that I could never be the sort to have sex for money. I’d forgotten that tape existed, and came across it when I was about a year in sex work. I blew my own mind as I heard what I had said.

But, the real point of this comment is to, perhaps, try to coin a bit of terminology when it comes to sex work – the phrase is “Sex for Tangibles”.

Sex in exchange for intangibles (such as love) is generally accepted. Sex for tangibles – whether it is a “Sugar-Daddy” situation, or more blatant (maybe not the best word) prostitution, the underlying principle is the same, that Sex for Tangibles is considered bad. But why is it considered “bad” is of course the real question, certianly we have our suspects, religion, patriarchy, so on and so forth…

Keep up the excellent work! :)

By: sirte

sirte — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:11:11 +0000

another really important important group that i don't see mentioned here is Helping Individual Prostitutes Survive (HIPS), a harm reduction project in DC.

By: Rogue Reverend » Blog Archive » Who Am I?

Rogue Reverend » Blog Archive » Who Am I? — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:49:59 +0000

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By: Luke Wilcox

Luke Wilcox — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:55:32 +0000

Thanks for the post! I work for The Advocates for Human Rights, a nonprofit based in Minneapolis, MN. In 2008 we published the report Sex Trafficking Needs Assessment for the State of Minnesota (http://www.mnadvocates.org/sites/608a3887-dd53-4796-8904-997a0131ca54/uploads/REPORT_FINAL.10.13.08_2.pdf). Our StopVAW website (stopvaw.org) provides resources on fighting violence against women.

By: Feminists For Choice » Thursday Click List

Feminists For Choice » Thursday Click List — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:43:17 +0000

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By: Bebop

Bebop — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:44:06 +0000

Thanks so much for this post and the video. It’s nice to feel supported!

By: Patti Binder

Patti Binder — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:31:14 +0000

a clarification about GEMS. Not all girls who go to GEMS are court mandated. When girls receive a mandate through the Criminal Court system, its presented as an opportunity to receive services and support, recognizing that they are a victim of trafficking.