Maggie O'Neill seeks to explore the theoretical debates on prostitution and the relevance of these to the every-day lived experiences of women working on the streets. She sheds light on the various socio-economic processes and structures which lead women into prostitution.[...]
An introduction to the sociology and criminology of sex work. It offers an overview of the way prostitution operates within contemporary society, its characteristics, organizational structures and cultural contexts. It explores how criminal, social and health policies have sought to regulate and con[...]