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Do you approve sex work? Why or why not? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 months ago by 65gmexl3@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/18475086

I'm not against those who work for sex, but the idea to earn for a living doesn't seem nice. IMO, sex should be for 2 people (or more for others who prefer polyamory) who wants to be intimate/romantic with each other. My point is money should not be the purpose.

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[–] Croquette@sh.itjust.works 11 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Absolutely because then we can start talking about protecting and helping the sex workers that need help, and give them a chance to work in a safe environment.

Sex worker have been a thing since at least when we invented writings and still going strong today.

Might be time to give sex workers the dignity and respect they deserve.

[–] NauticalNoodle@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Sex worker have been a thing since at least when we invented writings and still going strong today.

I'm pretty sure it was a thing before writing, there was just nobody to write about it.

[–] Croquette@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 months ago

I know, but we have at least some writings to prove that it happened back then. But sex workers probably exist since the dawn of humanity in a form or another.

[–] DavidDoesLemmy@aussie.zone 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It seems like you answered the question "should it be legal", not "do you approve of it".

[–] Croquette@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I could technically disapprove of something and still want it to be legalized, but you normally approve what you want to legalize.

But to be clear, I approve of sex workers because to me, it is a job like any other. But since we built society on puritan values, they get a bad reputation and a terrible work situation.

[–] AndrewZabar@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

I could technically disapprove of something and still want it to be legalized, but you normally approve what you want to legalize

A very enlightened and humble attitude. I commend you.