Selling Sex for Visas…. Denise BrennanContextSlide 3Slide 4AgencySocial ChangeSelling Sex for Visas….Selling Sex for Visas….Denise BrennanDenise BrennanWhere: SosWhere: Sosúa, Dominican Republicúa, Dominican RepublicMigration from rural areasMigration from rural areasWhy:Why:Poverty & other work opportunitiesPoverty & other work opportunitiesWho:Who:Sex workers = mostly young, poor, single Sex workers = mostly young, poor, single mothers.mothers.Clients = mostly European sex tourist.Clients = mostly European sex tourist.Work:Work:Women are independent workers.Women are independent workers.Not traffickedNot traffickedPulled into work through friendship networks.Pulled into work through friendship networks.ContextContextAgencyAgencyAdded dimension (key difference from other studies):Added dimension (key difference from other studies):Mobility Mobility notnot just survival just survivalWhat do workers think they will get out sex work?What do workers think they will get out sex work?How do they view European men?How do they view European men?What is the reality? Do they achieve their dream?What is the reality? Do they achieve their dream?Social ChangeSocial ChangeWork in groups of 3-4.Work in groups of 3-4.Use the readings on sex worker activism to Use the readings on sex worker activism to design a program that meets the design a program that meets the needs/empowers sex workers.needs/empowers sex workers.Make a brief sketch of your program.Make a brief sketch of your program.–What will your program focus on?What will your program focus on?–What will your program provide to sex workers?What will your program provide to sex