A review by yourbookishbff
Harlots, Whores and Hackabouts: A History of Sex for Sale by Kate Lister

challenging informative reflective fast-paced

4.0

This is my second by Kate Lister and a great expansion on sex work specifically for those who've read The Curious History of Sex. This is a very broad introduction to the topic, covering thousands of years and several continents, giving us glimpses into cultural shifts and defining moments in each era. A great starting point for anyone who wants to better understand the long history of sex work and the cyclical attempts to criminalize, zone, regulate and otherwise repress sex work and workers throughout millennia. 
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