I really should have been more clear in my post as adult entertainment workers and sex workers face some of the same, but many different issues. Since you've opted for sex workers I'll go that way with my reply.
Yes, many sex workers are vulnerable to attack by their customers. Many people think that having a pimp mitigates this factor but the truth is that the woman is just as likely to get another beating from the pimp for not making money and taking time off in a hospital. Some pimps do perform some valuable services for their women but it's still a very one-sided relationship and most, if not all, of them would be better off if prostitution were legalized and they could get better support from law enforcement. As it is, many times when women are victimized they are still in trouble with the law. And there are quite a few underage prostitutes that are tricked into the business and have very few resources to get out.
Is it normal that sex workers are looked down on?
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I really should have been more clear in my post as adult entertainment workers and sex workers face some of the same, but many different issues. Since you've opted for sex workers I'll go that way with my reply.
Yes, many sex workers are vulnerable to attack by their customers. Many people think that having a pimp mitigates this factor but the truth is that the woman is just as likely to get another beating from the pimp for not making money and taking time off in a hospital. Some pimps do perform some valuable services for their women but it's still a very one-sided relationship and most, if not all, of them would be better off if prostitution were legalized and they could get better support from law enforcement. As it is, many times when women are victimized they are still in trouble with the law. And there are quite a few underage prostitutes that are tricked into the business and have very few resources to get out.