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Transsexual prostitutes in Paris face increasing violence, particularly in areas like the Bois de Boulogne. Reports indicate rising attacks against them, drawing public attention. Unlike street-based sex work, many online escort directories offer connections to companions, including students. Prostitution in Paris is often concentrated in specific neighborhoods, though exact locations shift over time.
Historical Context and Wartime Roles
Historical context is significant. Christelle Taraud’s work, La prostitution coloniale – Algérie, examines colonial ties. During Nazi occupation, some Paris brothels secretly harbored resistance activities, while others saw sex workers interacting with SS officers.
Perspectives and Cultural Reflections
Perspectives vary widely: one view claims prostitution is betting better than being a gambler,
while another states it’s the only business where the seller goes home with less money than the customer.
Academic studies, like Parent’s On Prostitution in the City of Paris, document numbers and societal views. Cultural reflections appear in works like David Vunk’s Pimps, Priests & Prostitutes and films exploring women’s societal roles.
Contemporary Debates and Support Systems
Recent laws fining clients sparked protests among Parisian sex workers. Current discussions involve police actions against networks and support services offering psychological and socio-aesthetic workshops. Online platforms list escorts in Paris and Roissy airport, while guides point to areas like Rue Saint Denis. Historical estimates suggest thousands worked in Paris, with decriminalization occurring in 1791.
*TAGS* – transsexual violence Bois de Boulogne, colonial prostitution ties, socio-aesthetic workshops workers
