The two have published on the sex industry and are currently writing a book on Nevada's legal brothel system. Dr. Hausbeck does research on gender, sexualities, visual culture, theory and, of course, the commercial sex industry. Hausbeck received her Ph.D. in Sociology from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Her research addresses classical, contemporary, and feminist theory, including gender environment and sociological praxis in China. She is an ACLU Nevada Board member. She also teaches in the Women's Studies Department at UNLV.