Safety in Decriminalization
Okay, are you all caught up on the concept of decriminalization? It's really important to understand why decriminalization is the preferred standard of sex workers. Our current sexual culture is under attack. For some, that attack is philosophical and figurative. For sex workers, the situation can be literal. Sex workers continue to be victims of assault and violence because they remain on the edge of the law. Most of us can be confident in appealing to the police when we're victimized. Sex workers can't do that in most places. Reporting violence is the equivalent of admitting to sex work. We do not listen to the realities of sex workers. So, at this point, we must eliminate that barrier. Decriminalization is the best way to keep sex workers safe.
Snuffing the Red Light?
When it comes to sex worker rights, Amsterdam always confused and intrigued the rest of the world. Tourists from all over flock to their famous Red Light District, but few other countries allow a similar sex destination. However, it seemsthis famous zone is changing...largely because of the curious tourists. Everyone wants to stroll under the red glow, even if they aren't interested in hiring a sex worker. The measures the city plans to take to lessen the burden of over-tourism (a problem most places must be jealous of) is to ban tours. Unfortunately, sex workers see value in tour guides who explain the rules of the area. That could ultimately diminish their safety. Folks will always be curious about this unique destination, but I am left confused by this decision.
