Explanation
Sex work encompasses a range of services including escorting, erotic dancing, pornography, and street-level prostitution. It differs from human trafficking in that it can involve consensual labor. However, legal and moral debates persist over regulation, decriminalization, and the boundaries between autonomy and exploitation. Sex workers often face legal risk, violence, and social stigma.
Theoretical Reference
Explored in Feminist Criminology, Queer Theory, and Sociology of Work. Central to discussions on bodily autonomy, economic precarity, and legal reform.