“Risking Work” The Social Context of Risk Behaviour amongst Drug ....pptVIP

“Risking Work”The Social Context of Risk Behaviour amongst Drug Using Sex Workers Kathryn McGarry Trinity College Dublin NACD Conference, 18th June 2009 Introduction Based on recently completed PhD study – “Experiences of women in prostitution in Ireland” Limited evidence base on “lived realities” Study framework – different understandings of prostitution at different contextual levels Dominant political discourse Legal discourse Women’s own discourses Exploring the meanings of prostitution for those engaged in sex work Risk emerged as key concept What is a risk? “Nothing is a risk in its