Playing the whore
Melissa Gira Grant
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Playing the whore
Published
2014
Publisher
Verso
Pages
136
ISBN-13
9781306919616
ISBN-10
1306919614
Description
Sex work and conditions within the sex industry are frequent topics of discussion in mainstream culture and media, but rarely do these discussions include sex workers themselves, and rarely do they deviate from the position that sex workers must be saved from their evil industry's position that New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof repeatedly advocates. This work turns this position on its head, arguing that sex work is fundamentally a form of work, and as in other industries, it is not the labor of sex work that is illegitimate, but rather the working conditions within the sex sector that are abominable. Based on ten years of writing and reporting on the sex trade, and grounded in the author's personal experience as a sex worker, community organizer, and health educator, 'Playing the Whore' dismantles pervasive myths of prostitution, criticizes conditions within the sex industry, and argues that separating sex work from the "legitimate" economy only harms those who perform sexual labor--Jacket.
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How many pages are in Playing the whore?
This edition of Playing the whore has approximately 136 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Playing the whore?
For most readers, Playing the whore typically takes between 2h 50m and 1h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 34,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 16m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 34,000 words
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What is the word count of Playing the whore?
The estimated word count for Playing the whore is approximately 34,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Playing the whore?
Playing the whore was written by Melissa Gira Grant.
When was Playing the whore published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.