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What It Would Mean to Decriminalize Sex Work
In looking at sex work through the lens of labor, we became curious about conversations surrounding decriminalization. Excluding certain areas of Nevada, sex work is still criminalized nationwide in America; prostitution, soliciting prostitution, or pandering may result in jail time or a fine. Despite this, the industry remains prominent in all major cities in the country, leaving many sex workers vulnerable to unregulated and unsafe working environments. A move toward decriminalizing commercial sex work could mean increased protections for workers, including immediate physical harm, as well as increased access to resources like business loans and payment platforms. In the article below, R Street explains what it might mean for sex work to be decriminalized in America, both for the workers and for the future of the industry — as well as the different approaches that might be taken to get there.