Description

In this episode, we're talking about why and how sex work is real work – even though many people think it isn't. 

Joining me for this conversation is Mona from an organization called 'Answers'. 

Mona worked on the streets in the late 1970s/early 80s until the new laws came out in 1985.  A short time after, most of the larger centers in Alberta, including Edmonton, created licensing for the adult entertainment field and she became a licensed escort. Much of Mona's own advocacy is spelled out in Sex Work Activism in Canada - you can find the chapter here https://www.answersociety.org/buy-the-book 

We get into: 

• [1:05] What 'Answers' is
• [6:35] Why sex work is in fact a 'real' job
• [8:15] The kind of support 'Answers' provides
• [15:15] The biggest changes in how society views sex workers today
• [17:50] Why Mona got into sex work
• [31:15] Is the sex work industry a dying industry? 
• [38:45] What Mona likes about being a sex worker
• [41:30] Where to connect with the organization 

Connect with Answers Society 

• www.answersociety.org 
• Sign up for the Sex Work is Work Bias Prevention Training offered bi-monthly. They accept small donations.

Connect with me

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ownyourerotic

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sexandbacon1065 

• Email us: sexandbacon1@yahoo.com