Browsing by Subject "exiting"

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    "I can't carry on like this": a feminist perspective on the process of exiting sex work in a South African context
    (2011) Hakala, Suvi; Keller, Marike
    This study aims to look at the challenges faced by women of low socio-economic status in exiting sex work, in a South African context where gender-based violence is normalized and widespread. In doing so, this research applies principles of feminist theory to create a contextualized understanding of the process of exit. Two focus groups, with a total of 18 non-transgendered women were conducted in an informal setting, resulting in an open-ended discussion around these challenges. These interviews were recorded, transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis. The categories and themes emerging from this analysis were past trauma, motherhood, partnerships, social support, economic necessity, employment and gossip. These themes are permeated by a pattern of escapism. This pattern exemplifies their disempowerment and lack of agency, which is symptomatic of the gender oppression pervading their lives. The results of this research will be used to draw up a policy in collaboration with the NGO Embrace Dignity, for parliament, to initiate legal reform relating to sex work.
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    "I can't carry on like this": a feminist perspective on the process of exiting sex work in a South African context - summary report
    (2011-10) Hakala, Suvi; Keller, Marike
    Research on exit strategies for street workers as well as documenting and identifying support strategies for the self-help groups.
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    "I can't carry on like this": exiting sex work in South Africa: a feminist perspective
    (2011-11) UCT Knowledge Co-op
    This is a feminist study that looked at prostituted women and the challenges they face when trying to leave prostitution. Considering the high prevalence of gender based violence in South Africa, the researchers wanted to understand: - the experiences of women involved in the sex work industry - barriers to exiting sex work - the process of exiting sex work