Wednesday Reads

So-called liberals, especially the men, can't see human rights abuse for what it is. This is especially true when it comes issues challenging the male mindset they have a "right" to women's bodies.

Nonetheless, anyone who purports to believe that “sex work is work,” or that decriminalising pimps and punters will protect women, is either ignorant about the realities of the sex industry or a misogynist.

Since 1990, there have been 153 murders of prostitutes in the UK. Given that the mortality rate for those in the sex industry is 12 times the national average, it’s perplexing that so much emphasis is placed on ending stigma rather than ending the demand for prostitution.

Unlike stigma, “consent” can be universally understood. One might ask: “Why do some men think it’s acceptable to have sex with someone who would not agree if they didn’t need money?”

Interestingly, the estimated one in 10 men in this country who use prostitutes are neither put off by the stigma nor by using money to coerce women into having sex.

Money is not consent. It is proof of lack of consent. Consent means something is freely given. Prostitution is paid rape.
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Anti-vax advocacy is about parental identity and not about science.

It is like a cult.
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And water is wet. What did models really expect from their profession but degradation and objectification?
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From July is this good piece defending historian Nancy MacLean against her critics, mostly people with an obvious ax to grind.

Another good one is here.

I think her critics are protesting a bit too much.
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