Prostitutes Mitchell
Legislation and Canberra Establishments
Cari Mitchell from the English Collective of Prostitutes discussed the impact of legislation targeting clients. She argued that criminalising clients increases the danger faced by sex workers. This view was shared during an interview on the #F24Debate concerning a proposed law.
In Canberra, specific establishments offer adult services. Mitchell 36 Brothel, located at 1/36 Grimwade Street, Mitchell ACT, positions itself as a premium venue. It markets VIP treatment and a loyal client base. Similarly, Mitchell Mistresses Brothel advertises itself as providing “the best Asian girls in Canberra”. These businesses operate legally within the ACT.
Global Sex Work Landscape
Other locations mentioned include:
- Meycauayan in the Philippines, referenced alongside escort services and street-based sex work.
- Mitchell Park in Australia, noted for escort listings.
- Manhattan, where an escort named Chloe Mitchell advertised.
- Wien (Vienna), where Adriana Mitchell offered services.
Broader discussions surfaced around sex work globally:
- South Dakota considered legislation requiring HIV testing for those convicted of prostitution-related offenses.
- Europe saw the dismantling of a large Chinese prostitution ring, leading to arrests.
- Debates occurred in China regarding the use of condoms as evidence against sex workers.
- Historical perspectives were touched upon, including Magdalene laundries in Ireland and Victorian-era prostitution attitudes.
Cultural Portrayals and Platforms
Cultural portrayals appeared too. George Mitchell authored “RONDA: An Intimate Portrait of a Southern Street Prostitute”. A comedy sketch titled “My Shags As A Whore” featured in “That Mitchell and Webb Look”. The character Brian Moser from “Dexter” targeted prostitutes. These examples reflect varied societal representations of sex work.
Platforms like Langtrees.com and Scarlet Blue facilitate connections between sex workers and clients. They list services across different Australian states, including Mitchell ACT.
*TAGS* – criminalising clients, Mitchell ACT brothels, cultural portrayals of prostitution
