Join Alison Spittle, an Irish comedian and writer, alongside Miranda Kane, a former sex worker and advocate, and Niki Adams from the English Collective of Prostitutes as they tackle the often-taboo subject of sex workers' rights. They emphasize the need for decriminalization and challenge societal misconceptions surrounding sex work. With humor and insights, they share poignant stories about the impacts of legal frameworks, discuss the traumatic Soho raids, and promote the importance of centering sex workers' voices in feminist conversations.
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Allyship on the Tube
Deborah Frances-White shares an experience where a young man pretended to be her boyfriend to protect her from unwanted attention on the Tube.
This act of allyship provided safety and created a positive social interaction in a potentially threatening situation.
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Bo Burnham Defends Feminist Comedy
Deborah confronts a heckler who demands jokes about periods and vaginas.
Bo Burnham then defends her with a sharp critique, illustrating male allyship against sexism in comedy.
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Distinguishing Sex Work and Abuse
Sex work is legitimate labor chosen by individuals for varied reasons, not inherently victimhood.
Conflating sex work with abuse obscures the real victims and hampers advocacy for proper rights and protections.
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