I think the majority of sex work is objectifying, at least by my working definition of "objectifying". Sex work is almost always synonymous with sex without any real, strong emotional connection or even mutual attraction. That is by it's very nature objectifying; being used for your body. It sounds from your description of what you do that you might be an exception to that rule (although arguably the parts that are an exception aren't even sex work), but I don't believe you're in the majority. Consciously allowing yourself to be objectified is not morally wrong, either. It's just a lifestyle choice some people choose and some people enjoy.
It's only degrading if you feel degraded. Nobody can tell you that something is degrading, that's for you to decide. Sex work is obviously not innately degrading, although it is for some people.
I think the sex workers who do find it objectifying and degrading or not immoral people either. They're just doing what they need to do to survive, and there's nothing wrong with them for doing that. What is immoral is a system in which some people are forced to do a job they feel dehumanizes them just to stay alive. There's nothing wrong with being a sex worker, ever, but there is something wrong somewhere when people are forced into sex work.
Are sex workers immoral?
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I think the majority of sex work is objectifying, at least by my working definition of "objectifying". Sex work is almost always synonymous with sex without any real, strong emotional connection or even mutual attraction. That is by it's very nature objectifying; being used for your body. It sounds from your description of what you do that you might be an exception to that rule (although arguably the parts that are an exception aren't even sex work), but I don't believe you're in the majority. Consciously allowing yourself to be objectified is not morally wrong, either. It's just a lifestyle choice some people choose and some people enjoy.
It's only degrading if you feel degraded. Nobody can tell you that something is degrading, that's for you to decide. Sex work is obviously not innately degrading, although it is for some people.
I think the sex workers who do find it objectifying and degrading or not immoral people either. They're just doing what they need to do to survive, and there's nothing wrong with them for doing that. What is immoral is a system in which some people are forced to do a job they feel dehumanizes them just to stay alive. There's nothing wrong with being a sex worker, ever, but there is something wrong somewhere when people are forced into sex work.
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LilyAmongTheThorns
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Perfect answer, I agree entirely. I guess I am "objectified" in a sense but it's not something that I feel damages me. (I may even enjoy it a little)
I hate the idea that someone is forced into doing ANY job, though. Freedom is very important. Thank you for the good answer!