The Role of Religion among Sex Workers in Thailand

This qualitative research seeks the understanding of the role of religion in the lives of sex workers in Thailand. It is based on interviews conducted among sex workers working in karaoke bars in Bangkok. Findings show that most sex workers experience different levels of life difficulty. The level o...

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Authors: Sorajjakool, Siroj 1959- (Author) ; Benitez, Arelis (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: MDPI [2015]
In: Religions
Year: 2015, Volume: 6, Issue: 4, Pages: 1263-1276
Further subjects:B Religious Coping
B religious functions
B Sex
B Religion
B Sexual Morality
B Sex workers
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