Women Exiting Street-Based Sex Work: Correlations between Ethno-Racial Identity, Number of Children, and Violent Experiences

被引:9
作者
Hankel, Jennifer
Dewey, Susan [1 ]
Martinez, Nina [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Wyoming, Gender & Womens Studies, Laramie, WY 82071 USA
[2] St Hope, Denver, CO USA
来源
JOURNAL OF EVIDENCE-INFORMED SOCIAL WORK | 2016年 / 13卷 / 04期
关键词
Sex work; trauma; race; children; motherhood; prostitution; violence;
D O I
10.1080/23761407.2015.1086718
中图分类号
C916 [社会工作、社会管理、社会规划];
学科分类号
1204 ;
摘要
Through this article the authors examine data collected from 126 women seeking services at a transitional housing facility, primarily for women leaving street-based prostitution. Descriptive statistics on the women's ethno-racial identity, numbers of children, and experiences with violence are presented and analyzed to determine correlations and implications for social service providers working with this unique population of women. Nearly half of respondents are women of color, a majority have given birth to at least one child, and more than half are in a non-commercial intimate partnership, with a significant number reporting extensive experiences with violent trauma and abuse. Results indicate statistically significant differences in women's ethno-racial self-identification and their experiences of sex work and violence, as well as their marital status. Most notably, African-American and Hispanic women face the greatest and most diverse forms of intimate partner violence and negative sex industry experiences, with African-Americans more likely to engage in sex work as minors, be sexually abused as children, work for a pimp, and face physical assault and instances of sex trafficking. Results also support existing research showing correlations between traumatic childhood events and adult substance abuse, sexual assault, and other negative outcomes.
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页码:412 / 424
页数:13
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