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In the far left in the States it's considered work, and something that should be well regulated and safe. The center left/centrist (Democrats) position is more
by socialismisok 4y ago
In the far left in the States it's considered work, and something that should be well regulated and safe.
The center left/centrist (Democrats) position is more split. Some folks think it's a bodily autonomy issue and others think it's degrading.
Feminist opinion is likewise split. But most feminists I know tend to fall in the, "if it's consensual, it should be protected and regulated work. You shouldn't fear going to jail because you had sex."
So, it's a mix of opinions out here.
- bombcar 4y agoWhere "it's just work" often breaks down is when you get to the question "if someone can take a sex work job but chooses not do, can they get unemployment".
- pornel 4y agoHow's that different from refusing to work in a coal mine?
- mrguyorama 4y agoThat would apply to any form of self employment. I don't get unemployement for not starting a youtube channel either.
- xiphias2 4y agoThere's a much more important case: when a boss asks his assistent to bring coffee or run some private errands for him, she can just say no, but if a boss asks his assistent to perform sex work for him, it's considered harassment and the boss can be considered a criminal depending the circumstances. I believe this is a good thing, but prostitution is clearly not ,,just work'' just because it's trendy to call it sex work.