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We left off as Jo was explaining about Almaarii, that collects unique stories of queer and trans “closests/cupboards”. By matching mostly heteronormative illustrators with each voice, Almaarii has bridged deep connections towards respect and love of LGBTQ+ individuals and generated better allies through new friendships. Jo’s definition of allyship consists of being open to learning and being respectful without making it about yourself. The discussion then lead to the stigma behind sex work, specifically in India, and the damaging laws inplace due to the conflation of sex workers and victims of trafficking. Such issues derive from the infantilization towards sex workers, which resemble similar responses that LGBTQ+ have faced, and denying the self determination of the persons. Additionally, the illegalization of sex work not only drives sex underground but further exploits both sex workers and trafficked victims alike. They also emphasize the lack of a balanced view and the “edited reality” towards sex work in acclaimed documentaries, and how mainstream conversations focuses on questioning the morality of the work, rather than recognizing the stigma that affects families from such communities. Lastly, Jo’s inspiring last words remind each of us to never underestimate our contribution, big or small, as part of the world community.

Mentioned in podcast:
Review Of The Day ~ Paul Tanaka from LinkedIn

Instagram: NNSW India @voicesofsexworkers

Jo's Official Website ~ https://www.waytojo.com

Songs

• Mura Masa - bbycakes with Lil Uzi Vert, PinkPantheress and Shygirl 
• GrapeGuitarBox - Wait For You 

Films:

• In the Flesh by Bishakha Dutta 
• Delhi Mumbai Delhi by Saba Dewan 
• Tales of the Night Fairies by Shohini Ghosh 
• Soma Girls by Nandini Sikand 
• Response to Prostitutes of God by VAMP 
• The Other Song by Saba Dewan 
• Fire by Deepa Mehta The Namesake 

Readings:

• When is sex work 'decent work'? by Sam Okyere 
• The false promise of the Nordic model of sex work by Essi Thesslund 
• NSWP (Global Network of Sex Worker Projects)-Case Studies/ Smart Guides 
• SANGRAM Sampada Grameen Mahila Sanstha-Resources 

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