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Technology, normalisation and male sex work.

Catherine MacPhail1, John Scott, Victor Minichiello

  • 1a Collaborative Research Network, University of New England , Armidale , Australia.

Culture, Health & Sexuality
|September 13, 2014
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The internet has increased male sex work visibility and client reach, shifting it from a deviant activity to a normalized market commodity. Risk management now relies on online communities, impacting health and legal responses.

Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Digital Media Studies
  • Sexuality Studies

Background:

  • Technological advancements, including the internet and smartphones, have significantly altered the landscape of male sex work.
  • Increased visibility and expanded client bases are direct consequences of these digital transformations.
  • The venues and methods of male sex work have diversified, moving beyond traditional street-based interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the role of the internet in the normalization of male sex work.
  • To analyze how online platforms facilitate informed decision-making for clients and sex workers.
  • To discuss the shift in risk management from formal social control to informal online community practices.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of online profiles from 257 male sex workers.
Keywords:
AustraliaInternetmale sex worknormalisation

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  • Data sourced from six major Australian websites advertising male sexual services.
  • Qualitative examination of how the internet reshapes perceptions and practices within the male sex industry.

    • Main Results:

    • The internet has increased market reach, visibility, and advertising scope for male sex work.
    • Male sex work is increasingly presented as a normalized market commodity, moving away from 'deviant' or 'pathological' labels.
    • Risk management has transitioned to informal online community practices among clients and sex workers.

    Conclusions:

    • The internet plays a crucial role in the normalization and market integration of male sex work.
    • Online platforms foster a more informed exchange, impacting the dynamics between clients and sex workers.
    • There are significant implications for health, legal, and welfare responses, advocating for an empowerment paradigm.