Pandemic economic pressures drive Tokyo single mother into sex trade
By
The Economist
Yesterday's bagel, baked twice. Familiar and a bit tough.
Summary
The article discusses how the pandemic pushed a single mother named Mai into Tokyo's sex trade, specifically as a "delivery health" worker (call-girl). It highlights the broader issue of sex tourism in Japan fueling debates about vice, noting that these debates often fail to prioritize women's interests. The piece is part of a larger discussion on the exploitation and economic pressures driving women into the sex industry.
Key quotes
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Lured by higher pay, she entered the sex trade, first working as a porn actress before becoming a deriheru or 'delivery health' worker—slang for call-girls who visit clients at home or in hotels.
For a two-hour session, she earns ¥30,000 ($190).
The debates do not have women's interests at heart
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