Congratulations to NOW-NYC, which last week persuaded another publisher to drop its sex ads. Several news outlets reported on the story:International Herald Tribune, 11/6/07 New York Magazine agreed Tuesday to stop accepting sex ads after the local chapter of a women’s rights group threatened protests outside the popular weekly publication.The National Organization for Women had […]
Business Ethics
Why Jersey Jaxin Left Porn
We’d like to share more excellent material from Against Pornography, a website by Maggie Hays. Survivor of childhood sexual abuse and ex-pornography performer, Jersey Jaxin was recently interviewed by former porn actress and anti-porn crusader Shelley Lubben. During this interview, Jersey explained why she quit porn, how harmful to one’s health the porn industry can be, […]
New Book – Prostitution and Trafficking in Nevada: Making the Connections
The Guardian writes about Melissa Farley’s new book, Prostitution and Trafficking in Nevada: Making the Connections, in its 9/7/07 article, “It’s like you sign a contract to be raped”.Dr. Farley established Prostitution Research & Education in 1995. She is a research and clinical psychologist and author of 25 peer-reviewed publications on sexual violence, prostitution and trafficking. Prostitution […]
“Trade – A Film Brings Sex Trafficking Home”
The Women’s Media Center reports on Trade, a new movie based on actual events. “Trade tells the story of Veronica, a young Polish woman, and Adriana, a 13-year-old Mexican girl, who are caught up in an international sex trafficking scheme to bring them to New Jersey and auction them off to the highest bidder.” Trade […]
New Competitor to Craigslist Rejects Ads for “prostitution services and other questionable listings”
ColoradoBiz Magazine reports that SoCoAds.com is taking aim at Craigslist in southern Colorado. The new venture is backed by 12 broadcast stations and the Colorado Springs Independent. Categories of classified ads include vehicles, real estate, employment, rentals, merchandise, services and entertainment. Most ads are free. Notable categories that are excluded are “prostitution services and other questionable listings”.See also:New […]
Press Release: MISOGYNY & THE EMCEE: RACE, SEX & HIP HOP by Ewuare X. Osayande
We are pleased to relay the following press release…Talking Drum CommunicationsP.O. Box 42634, Philadelphia, PA 19101 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ewuare Osayande (215) 397-4780 Osayandespeaks@hotmail.com Activist Takes on the Rap Industry’s Exploitation of Women in New Book MISOGYNY & THE EMCEE: RACE, SEX & HIP HOP Forthcoming Book of Essays by Ewuare X. Osayande Publication Date: […]
Ask the Valley Advocate to Stop Profiting from the Sexual Exploitation of Women
We have heard that the Valley Advocate, our local alternative weekly, prides itself on championing the cause of the underdog. Unfortunately, if that underdog is female, another champion will need to be found.In the back pages of the Advocate, and on their websites, you will find ads like the following:Escorts, Massage, or TVs/TS REBEKA Sweet, Sexy […]
MSN UK: Pimp My Live
The world’s largest software company casually throws around the word “pimp” to sell people on Windows Live. It doesn’t get much more mainstream than that. When you consider what pimping is generally about–the abusive physical control of women to turn tricks for cash–it takes your breath away. Feel free to give Microsoft your opinion.See also:Realities […]
New York Times: “As Prostitutes Turn to Craigslist, Law Takes Notice”
As a follow up to Children for Sale on Craigslist, we are pleased to see that law enforcement is becoming savvy to the sex trade’s use of this venue. The New York Times reports on September 4: “Craigslist has become the high-tech 42nd Street, where much of the solicitation takes place now,” said Richard McGuire, […]
2005: “No more hotel porn for Swedish government officials”
On 4/6/05, The Local, “Sweden’s News in English”, announced that Swedish civil servants, soldiers and politicians would be required to choose porn-free hotels whenever possible. “In the military, we have been working to curb attitudes that are degrading to women, which in no way can be accepted,” [Major General Åke Jansson] said.The initiative stemmed from […]