Reading Group 10th June

Where? B29 Birkbeck College main building, Malet Street
When? 10th June 7-9pm

I thought this week we could discuss ideas surrounding young women, who voluntarily choose to become sex workers. Some questions and articles to look at on this topic include:

- http://www.thefword.org.uk/features/2008/05/the_oxbridge_se --> 'The Oxbridge Sex Workers'
- http://belledejour-uk.blogspot.com/
- http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/may/30/thesexlivesofothers--> This article is by an ex-New York prostitute who is shocked by the latest 'Sex and the City' film and their antics towards dating.

- Why do you think young women are voluntarily choosing to go into this arena?
- What are the effects of media representations of relationships, sexuality, power and dating ideals on young women?

I am aware that these are very broad areas but then I thought that someone ought to be able to contribute some of their own opinions and ideas surrounding these topics.

Enjoy the reading and thinking!