Monday, September 22, 2014

Criticism of Studies + Sources

Prostitution and trafficking – the anatomy of a moral panic
http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2009/oct/20/trafficking-numbers-women-exaggerated

- trafficking stats increased by media hype + speculation.  real data is unknown.
- majority of migrant sex workers do so as a way to avoid exploitation experienced in previous non-sexual jobs.


Women's Funding Network Sex Trafficking Study Is Junk Science
Schapiro Group data wasn't questioned by mainstream media
http://www.villagevoice.com/2011-03-23/news/women-s-funding-network-sex-trafficking-study-is-junk-science/

- craigslist adult services section was shut down based on erroneous (guessed ages based on photos) data about juvenile prostitution


http://www.economist.com/news/briefing/21611074-how-new-technology-shaking-up-oldest-business-more-bang-your-buck:3

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