Do you approve sex work? Why or why not? (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 months ago by 65gmexl3@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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I'm not against those who work for sex, but the idea to earn for a living doesn't seem nice. IMO, sex should be for 2 people (or more for others who prefer polyamory) who wants to be intimate/romantic with each other. My point is money should not be the purpose.

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[-] tehmics@lemmy.world 15 points 4 months ago

Sex trafficking or impoverished/addicted people turning to sex work, no. Society has failed them and we need to fix the underlying problems.

Sex work as a concept I take no issue with. I think it solves a lot of problems interpersonally. Dating would improve with less need for people to hide their motives. People too busy or uninterested in relationships would have an outlet, and disabled people who otherwise can't attract a partner benefit greatly as well.

[-] nandeEbisu@lemmy.world -3 points 4 months ago

Migrants and vulnerable populations already take dangerous jobs, like roofing, and many will refuse to take really dangerous jobs if they don't feel comfortable.

Classifying sex work as some higher tier of danger is a bit silly imo. also it will happen whether or not it's regulated so by not having some kind of legal protection around it, people with no other option will end up doing sex work anyway, but with fewer protection from abusive pimps.

[-] tehmics@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago

Those are also problematic examples, I didn't say it was a higher tier of danger than other high risk jobs.

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