Sociology

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In the System

In the System

From: The Teen Sex Trade

The author’s account of her childhood as a black girl forced away from her parents and into the foster care system with vivid detail on the multitude of homes she went to. 13 $1.30 Add
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Inequality of Wealth and Income

Inequality of Wealth and Income

From: How Societies Work

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Initiation

Initiation

Part 1: Baby Stripper

From: This is My Real Name

Chapter 3 follows Brunet as she becomes fully initiated into sex work and strip club culture. Topics discussed include selling sex, Lola, queer love, open relationships, straight women in clubs, … 19 $1.90 Add
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Introduction

Introduction

From: Rock Paper Sex

The author outlines the incident that began her interest in the voices of sex workers in St. John’s, ands describes the evolution of the project and her interactions with the individuals … 4 $0.40 Add
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Introduction

Introduction

From: Rock Paper Sex, Volume II

In the introduction, the author reflects on the first volume in this series, and notes that her feminism is what inspired this work. 5 $0.50 Add
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Introduction

Unravelling Research

From: Unravelling Research

In Chapter 1, author Teresa Macías explains the intentions behind this edited collection, which serves to centre the authors’ own research work as material foundation for analyses that … 18 $1.80 Add
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Introduction

Introduction

Children and Youth Exploited through Prostitution

From: Being Heard

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Introduction: Beyond the Silos

Introduction: Beyond the Silos

Toward a Social Justice Social Science

From: Making Sense of Society

In the introduction author Alex Khasnabish explains how the primary purpose of this book is to critically explore what social research is, what it does, and what it is and isn’t good for. The … 5 $0.50 Add
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Is Human Behaviour the Result of Our Biology?

Is Human Behaviour the Result of Our Biology?

From: How Societies Work

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It's Not Something That's Supposed to Have a Boss

It’s Not Something That’s Supposed to Have a Boss

From: Rock Paper Sex, Volume II

In this chapter, Cull interviews a woman who began working in the sex trade when she lived in a family shelter. She later left the sex trade, and became involved with organizations that help … 5 $0.50 Add
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It's Still a Little Scary

It’s Still a Little Scary

From: Rock Paper Sex, Volume II

This chapter profiles a young transgender man who turned to sex work after a period of homelessness. He wants people to know that sex work does not exist in a vacuum: it has bad aspects, good … 8 $0.80 Add
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Kicking was the Whole Point

Kicking was the Whole Point

From: Rock Paper Sex

The firsthand account of a young sex worker in St. Johns Newfoundland named Lori. The chapter includes a discussion of the factors that lead an individual to becoming a sex worker and includes … 8 $0.80 Add
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Killed It

Killed It

Part 4: Selling the Fantasy

From: This is My Real Name

Chapter 10 recounts Brunet’s time in Burlington, Ontario. Topics discussed include Diamonds strip club, performative fantasy, cosmetic surgery, jealousy, and more. 11 $1.10 Add
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Labour  The Incall Sex Industry

Labour The Incall Sex Industry

Gender, Class and Racialized Labour in the Margins

From: Gender, Law & Justice

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Language and Trauma

Language and Trauma

An Interview with Cheryl Coleman, Formerly of the Blue Door

From: Rock Paper Sex, Volume II

This chapter is an interview with a woman who worked with a program that helped women exit the sex trade. 18 $1.80 Add
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Last Call

Last Call

Part 4: Selling the Fantasy

From: This is My Real Name

Chapter 12 begins with Brunet’s return to the Royal. Topics discussed include reunions, growth, and change. 6 $0.60 Add