My experience with a prostitute -- not the kind you're thinking of

[popehippo]

Sometimes, feminist perspectives can be acquired at some of the most unlikely places and in some of the most unlikely situations. For me, a rich perspective on the sex work industry was acquired at a casino in Atlantic City a few days ago, with an escort with whom I spoke regarding her life, choices and challenges

Comments

[chaeri]

true. but, more sad when people never, ever have this revelation.

[popehippo]

I think it's pretty common of people to think of sex workers as A) abused women who are too weak to stand up for themselves and are stuck in the cycle, or B) women who are purposely taking advantage of the system for drugs/sex/money for the sake of money/etc and just don't give a damn. That's the cultural perception, and it seemed to me that he didn't believe either of those, but was still surprised and unprepared to actually meet with one who wasn't.

[saramiskismet]

He sat down, talked to her, had a moment that may have broken a society influenced ignorance. Isnt that a good thing now?