Sex Work and Sex Workers - Sexuality & Culture Volume (Paperback)

"Sexuality & Culture" serves as a compelling forum for the analysis of ethical, cultural, psychological, social, and political issues related to sexual relationships and sexual behavior. These issues include, but are not limited to: sexual consent and sexual responsibility; sexual harassment and freedom of speech and association; sexual privacy; censorship and pornography; impact of film/literature on sexual relationships; and university and governmental regulation of intimate relationships. In this volume, theoretical essays, research reports, and book reviews examine the topics of prostitution, pornography, and other forms of commercialization of sexuality. Contributions include: "Twelve Step Feminism Makes Sex Workers Sick" by Kari Kerum; "Sex, Beach Boys and Female Tourists in the Caribbean" by Klaus de Albuquerque; "Reframing 'Eve' in the AIDS Era: The Pursuit of Legitimacy by New Zealand Sex Workers" by Bronwen Lichtenstein; "Long-Term Consumption of X-Rated Materials and Attitudes toward Women among Australian Consumers of X-Rated Videos" by Roberto Hugh Potter; "Invisible Man: A Queer Critique of Feminist Anti-Pornography Theory" by Jody Norton; and "Theorizing Prostitution: The Question of Agency" by Melanie Simmons. Also included are reviews of "Live Sex Acts: Women Performing Erotic Labor" by Wendy Chapkis; "New Sexual Agendas" edited by Lynne Segal. In addition, Daphne Patai reviews "Real Live New Girl: Chronicles of a Sex-Positive Culture" by Carol Queen; Nina Hartley reviews "Three in Love"; Jo Doezema reviews "Trafficking in Women;" Valerie Jenness reviews "Feminist Accused of Sexual Harassment" by Jane Gallop; and Warren Farrell reviews the film "In the Company of Men." This volume will be of interest to sociologists, psychologists, legal analysts, and policymakers.

General

Imprint:	Transaction Publishers
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 1998
First published:	1999
Editors:	Barry M. Dank • Roberto Refinetti
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	228
ISBN-13:	978-0-7658-0491-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Sexual behaviour Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Ethical issues & debates > General
LSN:	0-7658-0491-3
Barcode:	9780765804914

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