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Fams I need help

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Charliethefeminist · 22/08/2018 13:02

What a neutral word between sex worker and prostitute? Is there one?

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Rufustheyawningreindeer · 22/08/2018 13:37

I dont think there is one

Well not one that bring the definition so easily to mind if you see what i mean

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Charliethefeminist · 22/08/2018 13:35

Something like escorts but not escorts (tks tho)

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Charliethefeminist · 22/08/2018 13:34

Most prostitutes would rather do something else, many are multiple victims of rape, daily, and 'sex worker' is not how to describe them.

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RatRolyPoly · 22/08/2018 13:34

Escort?

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Charliethefeminist · 22/08/2018 13:32

For example, often you mi ght be able to say 'trafficked women' or 'sex slaves' in particular circumstances. But the group as a whole has a small number of women who want to do it (and they are very vocal). This group seems to have defined the language for the other 90per cent ('sex work'). I think that's not fair.

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Charliethefeminist · 22/08/2018 13:30

I mean I want to describe prostitutes in a neutral way that does not approve in the way 'sex worker' approves or have the stigma of prostitute.

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Urbanbeetler · 22/08/2018 13:24

Don’t understand the question. Do you mean something like trade or business?

Juells · 22/08/2018 13:23

What does 'fams' mean?

KittyPerry77 · 22/08/2018 13:14

But words aren't neutral. It is their meanings that make them the words that they are. Is there a word to make snow sound less snow like?

heresyandwitchcraft · 22/08/2018 13:11

Good question, I have no idea.
Placemarking.

Acorninspring · 22/08/2018 13:11

Why do you want a neutral word?

I guess what I mean is, what is the context you are using it in? If I was speaking to a sex worker/prostitute (for example), I would (probably)follow their lead as a courtesy.

If I was speaking about the fact that the police estimate that 50% of "prostitutes" in London brothels have been trafficked, I probably wouldn't use the word prostitute or sex worker.