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Decriminalizing Sex: Where Prostitution Meets Purity Culture

Jan 2, 2023
The podcast explores the parallels between illicit sex work and evangelical purity culture, and how this relates to the criminal justice system. It delves into the definitions and distinctions of human trafficking, sex work, decriminalization, and legalization. The podcast also discusses the impact of evangelical purity culture on women's dignity and society's reinforcement of harmful beliefs. Additionally, it delves into the exploitation of women, the need for education, and the failures of the Nordic model in addressing sex work.
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Quick takeaways

  • Prohibition and moralistic approaches to sex work often fail to address the underlying problems and can actually exacerbate harm and risk for sex workers.
  • Decriminalization of sex work, as seen in New Zealand, can improve safety for sex workers and provide opportunities for reporting violence.

Deep dives

Prostitution as a Moral Issue

The podcast episode explores how the debate over prostitution is often framed from a moral standpoint. Those who favor keeping prostitution illegal believe it deters sexual sin and upholds societal morality. Conservatives view prostitutes as a moral scourge, while liberals see them as victims of abuse and trafficking. However, making laws against prostitution does not make it disappear or solve underlying problems. The purpose of law and whether decriminalization can lead to greater justice and morality are key questions dissected in the episode.

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