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Tag Archives: Sex Work
A modest proposal regarding sex work: Why all sex should be paid for
Baoyuan Dumpling Restaurant in Maizidian, the old “wheat sellers” street in Beijing. This neighborhood, near the city’s embassy district, hosts the largest concentration of massage parlors within the city, both good and bad (many more such establishments can be found … Continue reading
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Tagged modest proposal, Prostitution, prostitution in China, satire, Sex Work
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The old Chinese bathhouse, circa 2000
Splashed across the illuminated photomural signs in bold red characters, the names – “Golden Water,” “Sparkling Sea,” “East Wave,” “Little River,” “Dragon Bridge” – conjure up an Oriental island paradise. The photomurals depict a corresponding scene, such as a quiet … Continue reading
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Tagged Bathhouse, Beijing, China, Dalian, Essay, Massage, Prostitution, Public bathing, Sex Work
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