Challenges Faced by Sex Workers of Color in the US
Answer the following prompt in at least 200 words:
Keeping in mind the many different kinds of sex work, what are 2 issues or challenges that womxn of color sex workers in the U.S. face, in light of the overwhelming stigmas against, hierarchies within, and criminalization of some sex work? What are 2 specific ways that racism, sexism, and/or transphobia impact these WOC sex workers?
Some supportive resources (link and articles) given by the professor:
1.https://www(dot)colorlines(dot)com/articles/her-crime-sex-work-new-orleans
2.https://www(dot)aclu(dot)org/blog/criminal-law-reform/arrested-walking-while-trans-interview-monica-jones
3.https://blackheaux(dot)wordpress(dot)com/2017/11/16/revamped-http-titsandsass-com-why-the-nycstripperstrike-is-so-relevant-and-so-long-overdue/
Challenges faced by Sex Workers of Color in the US
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Challenges faced by sex workers of color in the US
Sex workers and transgender people face all manners of issues like violence, stigma, prejudice, and many other human rights violations both in their places of work and against the authorities. Sex workers are mostly deemed sexual offenders in the US. Furthermore, women of color, as well as transgender people, are disproportionately affected. Being transgender is viewed as a crime against nature. In some states, working as a black prostitute is criminal. In New Orleans city, the criminal charge for sex work is similar to that for child molesters. Individuals sentenced for infringing this law are issued with longer jail terms or forced to register as sexual offenders. These registrations can last longer than fifteen years, even inscribed on the driving licenses of the sex workers, which could lead to stigmatization and profiling (Falherty, 2010).
Transgender people of color are imprisoned just for engaging other people in a conversation. Transgender women are victimized and profiled as sexual offe...
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