Sex on Sunday: bites from elsewhere

When people ask Where are you from? they might be asking What country do you feel you belong to? My own answer to that is easy: None. But if the question means, as it often does, How did you come to have such unconventional ideas about lots of things? then one of my answers would talk about what I read. In the blog I focus on migration, trafficking and commercial sex – especially the nexus where they meet up. But a lot of varied material is bubbling away in the background when I choose the pieces to run and talk about. Here is a small list of some things I read this week.

A Series of Questions on gender identities

Very interesting photos exploring the power dynamics inherent in the questions asked of transgender, transsexual, genderqueer, gender-variant, and/or gender non-conforming people.

Plus-Sized Women in Lingerie: Too Hot for TV?

Interesting ideas about sexiness and fat from Sociological Images.

Wie sagt man sadomonetarism auf Deutsch? Doug Henwood

I love the concept of sadomonetarism, fits right into my view of ‘development’ and how international institutions work.

Legalize It (Immigration Edition) from Reason.com

Someone else talking about slavery and trafficking as logical consequences of tight migration control.

RedLightChicago Speaks with Adult Industry Attorney JD Obenberger

Reporter kittenINFINITE sits down with free speech and defense attorney Joe Obenberger to get his advice and opinions about the sex industry in Chicago, the judicial process, and why those who have been arrested on prostitution charges should plead not guilty.

Tracy Quan tweets about Erotic Awards

And here’s the SILLIEST ANTI-TRAFFICKING CLAIM OF THE WEEK

Craigslist Projected To Earn $36 Million This Year From Adult Ads from Carnal Nation

Craig’s List said to the NYTimes: ‘Of the thousands of U.S. venues that carry adult service ads, including venues operated by some of the largest and best known companies in the U.S., Craigslist has done the best and most responsible job of combating child exploitation and human trafficking.’

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