Social and cultural vulnerability to sexually transmitted infection: the work of exotic dancers.

摘要: This article examines the social and cultural factors that influence vulnerability of female exotic dancers to sexually transmitted infections. Results are based on a qualitative, exploratory study using observations in 10 clubs in-depth interviews with 30 southern Ontario. The context within which dancing takes place contributes chronic state sexual harassment assault strip clubs. Women pressured by economics their customers engage sex for pay. defence mechanisms some women use deal these work conditions also contribute women’s vulnerability. structure policies toward employees can either reduce or exacerbate dancers. Workplace health safety standards appear be most effective ways decrease Public units employers establish workplace programmes wellbeing