Sex Industry: A Survey of Sex Workers in Queensland, Australia

List of contents

1. Social and Legal Perspectives. 2. Study Methods and Participants. 3. The Experience of Sex Work. 4. Knowledge and Attitudes about Safe Sex Practices. 5. Sexual Practices and Prevention at Work. 6. Non-Work Risk Practices. 7. Sexual and Reproductive Health. 8. Training and Support Needs. 9. Contact with the Police and Legal System. 10. Male Sex Workers. 11. Conclusions.

Summary

First published in 1997, this study reports on a study of 221 sex workers in Queensland, Australia and provides a broad insight into the industry which, for parts of Australia, is subjected to substantial change.

Additional text

’Anyone interested in why men and women enter the sex industry, their experiences while in it and HIV prevention should read this timely book. The implications of this empirical study reach far beyond the shores of Australia.’ Paul Wilson, Bond University, Australia

Product details

• Authors: Frances Boyle, Frances Glennon Boyle, Frances M. Boyle, Boyle Frances, Shirley Glennon, Shirley Najman Glennon, Jake M. Najman, Gavin Turrell, John S. Western, Western John S., Carole Wood
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.06.2019
• EAN: 9781138360068
• ISBN: 978-1-138-36006-8
• No. of pages: 174
• Series: Routledge Revivals; Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, Personal & public health, Social issues & processes, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Gender studies, gender groups, Social and ethical issues, Crime and criminology, Crime & criminology, Personal and public health / health education