124 research outputs found
The Dynamics of Male and Female Street Prostitution in Manchester, England
This article examines male street prostitution in Manchester, England, and draws some comparisons to its female counterpart in this city. While the two sectors have some important similarities, we also find significant differences in the physical and social ecology of the places in which they work, in their behavior patterns, and in individualsâ demographics and work experiences. We find that ecological differences between the male and female markets have a major impact on participantsâ work practices, opportunities, and integration into the local community. The data also indicate that it is incorrect to speak of a monolithic male street market or sector in Manchester because sellers shift between settings (street, bar, and escorting), unlike the female street sector. We also find that the males demonstrate more diversity in their repertoires for earning money. The findings have implications for local government policy and for outreach workers who work with these populations. </jats:p
âExtreme" porn? The implications of a label
Despite its prevalence, the term âextremeâ has received little critical attention. âExtremityâ is routinely employed in ways that imply its meanings are self-evident. However, the adjective itself offers no such clarity. This article focuses on one particular use of the term â âextreme pornâ â in order to illustrate a broader set of concerns about the pitfalls of labelling. The label âextremeâ is typically employed as a substitute for engaging with the termâs supposed referents (here, pornographic content). In its contemporary usage, âextremeâ primarily refers to a set of context-dependent judgements rather than absolute standards or any specific properties the âextremeâ item is alleged to have. Concurrently then, the label âextremeâ carries a host of implicit values, and the presumption that the termâs meanings are âobviousâ obfuscates those values. In the case of âextreme pornâ, this obfuscation is significant because it has facilitated the cultural and legal suppression of pornography
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