Kaytlin Bailey: The History and Future of Sex Workers
Channel: Holly Randall Unfiltered
Date: 2021-06-28

Podcaster, sex worker, and stand up comedienne Kaitlin Bailey schools us on the history of sex workers through the ages revealing a narrative that isn't about poor unfortunate victims, but rather brave women who risked everything to seize control of their own destinies. Bringing the story to our own times, she discusses how, despite recent setbacks, things may be changing for the better.

Show Notes:
04:37  Her podcast, "The Oldest Profession".
05:42  Veronica Franco, one of her favorite sex workers from history.
06:47  Origins of the virgin/whore dichotomy.
08:46  Courtesans throughout history had a lot of freedom.
10:54  Her personal history with sex work.
14:07  Why sex work threatens traditional society.
15:49  Decriminalization vs legalization of prostitution.
24:52  Recent political shifts about sex work, SESTA/FOSTA.
34:06  Politicians often believe they know what's best for women.
39:36  The reality of anti-trafficking raids.
44:27  International Whores Day.
46:38  Her stage show.
48:56  Historical sex worker book recommendations.
50:34  The most well known sex workers.

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