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Defining and Predicting Pimps' Coerciveness Toward Sex Workers: Socialization Processes
Loretta J Stalans1, Mary A Finn2
1Loyola University Chicago, IL, USA.
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|November 4, 2016
Summary
Pimps
Area of Science:
- Criminology
- Sociology
- Psychology
Background:
- Pimps utilize both coercive and non-coercive management styles in the sex trade.
- Limited research exists on pimps managing internet-solicited sex workers and their coerciveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- Examine socialization processes influencing pimp coerciveness.
- Extend Anderson's "street code" and "decent" family concepts to pimp behavior.
Main Methods:
- Purposive sampling of 44 active pimps.
- Qualitative coding of coercive control tactics.
- Analysis of management styles based on background and operational factors.
Main Results:
- Pimps with "street code" upbringing or prior sex work experience used more severe coercive tactics.
- College-educated pimps, those with higher business fees, and from "decent" families used less coercion.
- Coercive tactics included drug supply, surveillance, and physical violence.
Conclusions:
- Early prevention should address "street code" mentality contributing to pimp coerciveness.
- "End Demand" policies must acknowledge pimps' potential past as sex workers.
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