Women of color are more likely to be working essential jobs without PPE, raising children who are unable to attend schooling by computer, or incarcerated in the jails increasingly overrun by COVID-19. However, their businesses are less likely to receive government aid addressing the pandemic. We are only beginning to understand the full economic […]
Empowering Thai Sex Workers: The Positive Effects of Decriminalizing Prostitution
Socially, many societies are not ready to accept sex in exchange for payment. While proponents of criminal penalties to deter prostitution cite concerns with human trafficking and exploitation, decriminalization may offer better protections and working conditions for sex workers. Prostitution is one of the oldest, most controversial, and yet most long-lasting vocations in history. In […]