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John Scott
Head of School in the School of Justice at Queensland University of Technology. Author of The History of Male Sex Work and an expert in the cultural history of male sex work.
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Jul 22, 2025
• 47min
Victorian Sex Work Scandal: The Prince And The Telegraph Boys
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Join John Scott, Head of the School of Justice at Queensland University of Technology and an expert on male sex work, as he unravels the Cleveland Street scandal of 1889. This shocking incident revealed a web of male sex workers hidden within London's elite, igniting public outrage and media frenzy. John dives into the complexities of societal attitudes towards male versus female sex work, exposing issues of class and power dynamics. Discover how this scandal continues to shape perceptions of sex work and the inequalities still present today.
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