Sex Work, Women & The Recession
Salon.com has published a heart-wrenching article about a terrible side effect of the economic downturn. Apparently, more women are turning to sex work to make ends meet, because jobs that pay decent wages are so scarce. And the Internet makes it easier than ever for women with no experience in this secretive industry to get started.
Your image of who turns to prostitution may be shattered by this piece, in which you will meet characters who could be your sister, cousin, neighbor… or even your wife.
The collapse of the economy is making these types of choices inevitable for many women despite years of education and professional expertise. I have seen talk of this sex work phenomenon on message boards as well: Women turning to strip clubs and other venues that they would normally never consider because things are that bad out there.
Recently, Vice President Joe Biden admitted that he and President Obama have greatly underestimated the depth of the hole the U.S. economy is in. If middle class women are turning to prostitution in droves to stay above water, his recent realization is still only a dim awareness.
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