
Beyond Surveillance and Criminalization : Sex Work, Fetish, and Feminist Action as Care
From Couched by Dr. Almas (Ally) Merchant, Dr. Billie Pivnick & Dr. Romy Reading, Produced by Hangar Studios, NYC
April 4, 2024 · 36 min · Season 5 · Episode 1
About this episode
This episode features a conversation that challenges common preconceptions about sex work, kink, and reproductive justice.
Join us for this eye-opening conversation between Yin Q and Dr. Katie Gentile. Our guests challenge common preconceptions about sex work, kink, and reproductive justice. Through academic rigor and poetic expression, they draw us into unique perspectives on sex worker advocacy and feminism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Guests: Yin Q, Dr Katie Gentile
Topics covered
- sex work
- kink
- reproductive justice
- feminism
- advocacy
Keywords
- academic rigor
- poetic expression
- sex worker advocacy
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