The Student Sex Work Project launches website for university students
Some students fund their studies by getting a part-time job in Topshop or a loan from their parents. A growing number, however, are turning to sex to earn their uni fees. Is it something you have done or would do?
If you've answered yes to the above, get in touch with The Student Sex Work Project (TSSWP). The new website is part of a three-year research project being led by Swansea University, in collaboration with organisations including Terrence Higgins Trust and NUS Wales.
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The team want student sex workers to get in touch and share their views. They want to learn more about the needs of students and how sex work is affecting them. It could result in a student sex worker policy being put together. Don't worry girls, the process is completely anonymous.
Keep an eye out for the TSSWP at your uni. Researchers will be attending events including fresher's fayres and student nights to spread the word about the project.
During the project the team will be working closely with Newport Film School who are making a film to promote debate and discussion of the issue. We're interested to see it.
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Does sex work just refer to prostitution? Dr Sagar, who is leading the research, said: "One question we are regularly asked is 'what do we mean by sex work?'. For us, sex work has a broad meaning but we are aware that most people associate it with women who sell sexual acts for money, in other words the common understanding of prostitution. Our project identifies 'sex work' as including activities such as erotic dancing, web cam sex, phone chat sex, escort work, massage parlour work as well work in the porn industry."
Although this project is based in Wales, it is an issue affecting students all over the UK. A survey published in 2010 found more than a quarter of 315 undergraduates at a London university knew of a student who had worked in the sex industry. Wowzer, that's just one uni. Apply that to every uni and it would seem that sex really does sell. Do you have any stories?
To discuss your experiences visit the TSSWP website thestudentsexworkproject.co.uk. Visitors to the website can also access comprehensive sexual health and personal safety advice. You can also get in touch through their Twitter @TSSWP or their Facebook group.
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Here at Cosmo on Campus, we want to know what you think too. Do you think the project is a good idea? Tell us on Twitter @CosmoOnCampus
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