Sex Workers' Safety Boosted by Workplace Solidarity, Study Finds
2024-12-27
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A new study published in PLOS One reveals a crucial link between social cohesion among sex workers and their safety. Researchers found that when sex workers can build relationships with colleagues, they are more likely to access support services and less likely to experience workplace violence.
The study, conducted by the University of British Columbia, examined how Canadian sex work laws, d .....
Want to Make Sex Work Safer? Decriminalize It, Study Says
2024-12-23
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This study highlights the positive impact of social cohesion among sex workers in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada.
Key Findings:
Stronger Support in Formal Settings: Sex workers who work in regulated indoor venues (like massage parlours) experience higher levels of social cohesion with colleagues.
Increased Risk in Isolation: Working alone or outdoors significan .....
Canadian sexwork law challenge
2024-11-21
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Canada's highest court recently heard arguments in a case challenging the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act (PCEPA). This law makes it illegal to buy sex or profit from someone else's sex work.
Sex worker rights groups like SWAN argue PCEPA hurts their safety. They say it pushes sex work underground, making it harder for workers to screen clients or work together fo .....
Upholding Human Rights: Reforming Canada’s Approach to Sex Work
2024-02-19
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Introduction:
In Canada, the principles of human rights and healthcare stand as pillars of societal values. These principles must extend to all legal occupations, ensuring the protection of individuals' health and well-being. However, the current legal framework surrounding sex work fails to uphold these fundamental rights, perpetuating discrimination and endangering the lives of sex wor .....
Push back against attempt to rid Richmond of massage parlours
2023-12-10
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Advocates championing the rights of sex workers in Richmond are strongly opposing the move to shut down massage parlors, emphasizing the urgent need to create safer working environments rather than implementing punitive measures.
SWAN Vancouver, an organization advocating for immigrant and migrant sex workers, vehemently opposed the recent motion proposed by Richmond city Coun. Kash Heed to .....
Study finds link between sex work and a more muscular and attractive body
2023-11-12
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A recent study looked at information from more than 900 young people in Canada. The researchers found a strong connection between engaging in sex work and a condition called muscle dysmorphia.
Sex work, which includes various activities, is often looked down upon in Canada, and people who do sex work face negative stereotypes. About 4% of Canadian young people are estimated to be involved in .....
I Studied The Sex Industry For 7 Years
2023-10-01
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As a feminist, I had always rejected porn and other forms of popular culture that suggested that my value depended on how much I appealed to men. This was my stance until I reached my 40s, when I embarked on a research project on the sex industry. That was when my previous assumptions about resisting objectification were challenged and transformed.
One might assume that the sex industry is t .....
Disappointment after Ontario court dismisses sex workers Charter challenge
2023-09-20
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On October 3, 2022, the Ontario Superior Court dismissed a constitutional challenge launched by the Canadian Alliance for Sex Work Law Reform (CASWLR) against Canada's criminal laws on sex work.
Justice Robert Goldstein ruled that the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act (PCEPA), brought in by the former Conservative government, is constitutional and balances prohibition o .....
Former Female Pornhub Marketing Director Elevated to Lead Community and Branding Efforts
2023-08-21
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In a strategic move that echoes the evolving landscape of the adult entertainment industry, Alexzandra Kekesi, previously the Director of Marketing at Pornhub, has ascended to the position of Head of Community and Brand at the renowned adult content platform. This significant promotion marks a substantial shift in the company's direction and objectives.
Kekesi's expanded role will en .....
What Country Has The Most Prostitution: A Comprehensive Analysis
2023-08-16
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Prostitution, often referred to as the “world’s oldest profession,” is a persistent phenomenon that has existed in various forms across different cultures, societies, and locations throughout history. However, the moral and legal status of prostitution varies widely among countries, and so does its prevalence. A relevant question that emerges is: which country has the highest ra .....