Sex Work and Capitalism: Ethical Porn and Empowerment

Get "Liberate Your Business" by Becky Mollenkamp https://liberateyourbusiness.com/In this thought-provoking episode, Becky Mollenkamp and Taina Brown dive deep into the nuances of ethical porn and sex work, exploring how intersecting issues of capitalism, shame, and the male gaze impact these industries. With a feminist perspective, they question whether ethical consumption of porn is possible within our current capitalist systems and discuss how platforms like OnlyFans have introduced new avenues for female empowerment and agency. Together, Becky and Taina examine the limitations of traditional porn, its portrayal of women, and how the female gaze could reshape the landscape for consumers and creators alike. Tune in for an open, no-holds-barred conversation on reclaiming pleasure, challenging shame, and finding ethical paths forward in sex work and porn.Discussed in this EpisodeEthical porn: What it is and why it mattersThe role of the female gaze in reshaping porn and sex workFeminist perspectives on sex work, empowerment, and agencyHow platforms like OnlyFans challenge traditional power dynamicsNavigating shame and sexuality, especially around consumption of pornEthical consumption under capitalism and its implications for sex workAudre Lorde’s Uses of the Erotic and Adrienne Maree Brown’s Pleasure ActivismIntersectional feminism in sex work and why representation mattersResources Mentioned“Sister Outsider” by Audre Lorde“Pleasure Activism” by adrienne maree brownDipsea audio storiesEmail us at [email protected] to share your thoughts about ethical sex work!