Lecture 7 : Street vice Flashcards
(34 cards)
How many men in Britain have paid for sex at least once?
1 in 10 men.
Is the majority of trafficking domestic or international?
The majority of trafficking is domestic.
What represents the greatest percentage of human trafficking as sexual exploitation?
Forced prostitution.
What percentage of have been ‘looked after’ (Swann, 2019).
70%+ have been ‘looked after’ (Swann, 2019).
What is a common experience for the majority of sex workers in terms of violence?
Majority have suffered life-threatening violence.
Do most sex workers want to continue selling sex?
Overwhelming majority want to stop selling sex.
What is a common issue among many women involved in sex work?
Many are addicted to alcohol and/or drugs (heroin, crack).
How much more vulnerable are sex workers to homicide compared to other women?
12 times more vulnerable (Ward et al., 1999).
What is the primary reason women engage in prostitution?
The primary reason women engage in prostitution is to earn money for necessities such as food, drugs, or to pay household bills.
money and neccessitites
What right do liberal feminists and advocacy groups emphasize for women regarding sex work?
The right to choose what they do with their bodies, without state interference.
How do liberal feminists and advocacy groups compare sex work to other forms of employment?
They see sex work as work, much like any other form of employment, deserving of the same rights and protections.
How do Radical Feminists view the term ‘sex work’?
They believe it obscures the realities for almost all women, such as violence and rapes.
What do Radical Feminists say about sex work as an employment option?
Sex work is not work; it is an option of last resort in a political system that fails women in poverty.
What do Radical Feminists believe about women’s sexuality and commodification?
Women’s sexuality should not be commodified as it reaffirms male dominance over women.
What do Radical Feminists argue about prostitution and men’s violence?
Prostitution is another example of men’s violence against women, and they campaign for abolition.
How did street sex work affect residents’ quality of life?
For many, it did not affect their overall quality of life.
What were some concerns raised by residents about street sex work?
Concerns about the visibility of sex workers and associated nuisances.
How did street sex work impact residents’ use of public space?
It negatively impacted some residents’ use of public space.
What is the primary goal of Harm Reduction in the context of sex work?
Harm Reduction aims to reduce harm to sex workers and the community, focusing on keeping both sex workers and communities safe.
What concept did many residents and sex workers support?
The concept of ‘tolerance zones’ or designated spaces for working.
What was the greatest consideration for sex workers?
A safer working environment.
What are 4 solutions to prostitution?
Legalisation
Decriminalisation
Harm reduction
Nordic model/sex-buyer laws
What is the 2002 Prostitution Act (Prostitutionsgesetz - ProstG) in Germany?
It is a federal law that regulates the legal status of prostitution as a service to improve the legal and social experience of prostitutes.
What country was the Legalisation example in 2002 Prostitution Act
Germany
