Sex work

Carol Leigh first used the terms sex worker and sex work in 1978, to refer to prostitution, and related concepts.^[1] By using this new term, Leigh wanted to avoid the negative connotations. Sex work is paid work in the industry, such as prostitution, erotic dancing, and starring in pornographic movies. It does not refer to related illegal activities, such as human trafficking or other non-consensual sex.^[2]

It is difficult to say how many sex workers there are. This is because of the stigma of being a sex worker. In addition, most academic work focuses on prostitution, escorts and exotic dancing; there is little research on other forms of sex work.

1. ↑ The Etymology of the terms "Sex Work" and "Sex Worker". (online)
2. ↑ "Sex Work vs. Trafficking: Understanding the Difference". Archived from the original on 2018-11-27. Retrieved 2018-06-08.