Episode 12: Sex Workers, Hidden in Plain Sight

Summary: Liara, Melissa and Faith, all three holding different professions in the sex work industry, describe their experiences and share their thoughts on their role in society and how they're treated because of their work. Professor Alison Bass of West Virginia University provides historical and academic contexts for the stigma society places on sex workers and Jacci Smith of Metro DC Democratic Socialists of America educates describes decriminalization efforts in the Washington, DC area. Special thanks to Kendall, who has been incredibly helpful and was an invaluable resource throughout the entire process. [Note: Additionally, it should be noted that there are sex workers of all genders but women and non-binary sex workers are prosecuted at a disproportionate rate compared to male sex workers] Music via Madi & Mattia Vlad Morleo (Attribution 3.0 United States, CC BY 3.0 US)