The Swedish government wants to make paying for sexual services online a criminal offense. The law could have global implications for online services and put creators at risk, warns Yigit Aydin. He fights for the rights of sex workers on behalf of the association ESWA.
If I regret working in a very dangerous workplace (such as being a miner), then can I lobby on banning that? Or “selling your body” only applies if genitals are involved?
No, as you’ve already pointed out: It’s only “selling your body” when genitals are involved.
For working as a miner, brick layer, cleaner or berry picker, the usual labour protection and anti-trafficking laws must suffice.
I have never worked in either field but I don’t think these are comparable in terms psychologic harm they usually do. (Which is an argument for more mental and legal assistance for sex workers rather than for bans.)
If I regret working in a very dangerous workplace (such as being a miner), then can I lobby on banning that? Or “selling your body” only applies if genitals are involved?
No, as you’ve already pointed out: It’s only “selling your body” when genitals are involved.
For working as a miner, brick layer, cleaner or berry picker, the usual labour protection and anti-trafficking laws must suffice.
I have never worked in either field but I don’t think these are comparable in terms psychologic harm they usually do. (Which is an argument for more mental and legal assistance for sex workers rather than for bans.)