I suppose that is why I started my own blog years back. While I was studying at Uni, I was very frustrated when I encountered outsider academics or students who had a keen interest in prostitutes or the industry. I was just reminded of the arrogance within academia where “intellectuals” feel the need to ‘research’ other people and speak on their behalf (of course, most wise academics understand this arrogance and avoid it). Quite honestly, an outsider can never truly understand us by mere interviews, ethnographic observation and combining trendy theoretical frameworks. Bare in mind that many of us, like anyone, have memories so painful that we do not share or want them to be objectified for others.

Sincerely,
Sahar
Exoticescortdiary.com

Speaking in your best interests, I suggest you write your English essay about English literature.

However, if you must write a high school essay on sex work, which I don’t think is really going to hurt anyone: (1) do not bother any sex workers – read existing published articles, and (2) why not try one of the research topics suggested in the article above?

I have something to say, Yes some of us are still here that lived in the t960’s, We were sex workers and stole and clip money from Tricks, We had to survive. While the Lesbian and Gay Men stayed in the closet made their money got their education, where we were fighting for our lives to be who we meant to be. and the riches go to the people that look down on us just because we are poor and low income, it because of us that you are in the position that you are now. The fight began in the 60’s and we are still fighting for our LGB Community to give us the respect, consideration and compassion that we deserve..

Most people don’t seem to want to study “sex work” as much as “SEX (work).”