My Body, My Business: New Zealand sex workers in an era of change
By Madeleine Slavick and Caren Wilton
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In My Body, My Business, eleven New Zealand sex workers speak in their own voices about their lives in and out of the sex industry. Based on a series of oral history interviews, the book includes the stories of female, male, and transgender workers, upmarket brothels, escorts, strippers, private workers, and dominatrices. Caren Wilton prefaces the book with an introductory essay about the New Zealand sex industry, which in recent times has seen a lot of changes, the most profound being the decriminalization of prostitution in 2003. This engaging and highly readable book looks at what the changes have meant for the nation’s sex workers. (less)
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Feb 28, 2019Laura rated it really liked it
An interesting glimpse into a period of time in my country, and gives a whole new respect for the people that have really rebelled and rallied to create change. Also interesting examples of how no two people will have the same experience of the same thing.
Very important part of NZ history and who better to tell it than the people in the thick of it.
Very important part of NZ history and who better to tell it than the people in the thick of it.
Jan 20, 2019Samantha rated it it was amazing
Excellent. Really interesting. Brilliant capture of oral histories into a book.
Aug 08, 2021Kelsey Ann rated it really liked it
I loved this book and how much I learned. I would’ve loved to hear the perspective of someone less than 30 years of age, who’s only known decimalization, a police officers view when the law changed (going from hating/harassing a group of people to actively communicating and protecting) and a client. Overall great read!
Mar 28, 2021Sofie Louise added it
The best! Such diverse stories.
Jun 14, 2021Elle B rated it really liked it
Everyone should read this book - very educational and enlightening.
