{"title":"Carole Wood","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarole Wood's work offers a thoughtful exploration of complex social issues, with a particular focus on the realities of the sex industry. Her writing combines careful research with engaging narratives, shedding light on often overlooked perspectives within contemporary society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect insightful analyses and compassionate storytelling that challenge assumptions and prompt reflection. Wood's books invite a deeper understanding of the individuals and systems involved, making them valuable contributions to discussions around social dynamics and human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-sex-industry-a-survey-of-sex-workers-in-queensland-australia-by-frances-boyle-9781138360082","title":"The Sex Industry: A Survey of Sex Workers in Queensland, Australia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1997, this study reports on a survey of 221 sex workers in Queensland, Australia. The workers were interviewed by an interviewer with experience in the industry. They were asked a variety of questions relating to how they came to enter the industry, their knowledge of and attitudes towards safe sex, and a variety of other questions concerning lifestyle, service use, sexual health, and contact with the police and legal system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSex work emerges as an activity which has a number of advantages. The pay is good, the hours are short, and the work enables the worker to meet some interesting people and engage in social activities. Unlike other occupations, entry into sex work is somewhat haphazard, with few appearing to plan entry to this industry as a career path. However, once in the industry, many find it has benefits as well as disadvantages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrimary among these disadvantages are the risks of acquiring a sexually transmitted disease, with AIDS being uppermost in their minds, or the fear of violence associated with the context in which services are provided. Additionally, sex workers often manifest a lifestyle which includes substance use and abuse. Relationships with police are often problematic, and many workers report experiences critical of the legal system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sex Industry: A Survey of Sex Workers in Queensland, Australia\u003c\/em\u003e provides a broad insight into the industry which, for parts of Australia, is subjected to substantial change. Such insights contribute not only to our understanding of the industry itself but also to the kind of health promoting activities which need to be initiated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608169824492,"sku":"9781138360082","price":79.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138360082-the-sex-industry-a-survey-of-sex-workers-in-queensland-australia.jpg?v=1778187201"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/carole-wood.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}