Feminist Voices on Sex Work: Implications for Social Work

1 November 2000

journal article
research article
Published by SAGE Publications in Affilia

Vol. 15 (4) , 457-479
https://doi.org/10.1177/088610990001500402

Abstract

Sex work and prostitution are the focus of debate among feminists. This article explores the long history of the debate on sex work and presents recommendations for a policy statement for the profession.

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