
Very Important People w/ Ashley Mears
The Dig
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The Dynamics of High-End Hostessing
This chapter explores the contradictions and dynamics within the world of high-end hostessing, where women receive non-monetary compensation and symbolic value through their presence in clubs. It discusses the reasons why women willingly participate in this system of exploitation and the boundaries they must navigate to avoid being labeled as sex workers. The chapter also touches on the researcher's personal experience and the concept of girls as a form of capital.
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