Seminar on Prostitution, Sexual Labour and Health

Undergraduate

This course engages in a critical study of the conception and construction of prostitution/sex work and sexual labour and its impact on social determinants of health. Students will be required to examine and critically reflect on a variety of issues pertaining to adult consensual sex work and the impact of public policy on the health and well-being of people working in the sex industry. Substantive topics may include: policy and regulation; the construction of sex trafficking; stigmatization; politics and the media; violence and victimization; health and safety; customers; and organizing and advocacy. Course delivery may vary according to instructor preference. (Prerequisite: Semester 7 standing or above, or permission of instructor). (Cross-listed with IACS-4501.)