Promoting prostitution changes nothing. When the status quo is defended, we call that right wing conservatism and we know who runs that show and what they think of women. There is nothing revolutionary about helping men maintain power and control. Prostitution hurts and kills women and children. There is no rationalization for prostitution.
Prostitution is wrong.
In order for feminists to advocate for women's independence, refocus and reinforce women's right not to be in prostitution. Women are not independent when they are dependent on abusers like pimps and tricks for their survival. Feminists should advocate and act to provide housing, education, and skills training for women. We should always examine welfare systems as tools of social control and hold governments accountable for the economic devastation they incur on women and children. And remember, prostitution is not a solution to poverty, violence, or discrimination.