Religious Responses to Sex Work and Sex Trafficking: An Outrage Against Any Decent People

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Lauren McGrow

Religious Responses to Sex Work and Sex Trafficking

An Outrage Against Any Decent People

Lauren McGrow

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Routledge
27 May 2024

Religious ethics; Christianity; Christian aspects of sexuality, gender & relationships; Social issues & processes; Sexual behaviour

Series: Routledge Studies in Religion

This book examines the history, theological beliefs and current contextual practices of faith-based NGOs who work in the area of human trafficking that involves the sex industry. There are hundreds of religious organizations around the globe who minister with human trafficking survivors and sex workers, but what is really happening on the ground and how do theological beliefs support a faith-based response?

Many of these groups represent their work as a cosmic battle against evil forces, yet important structural critiques are ignored in the urgency to rescue women and children. Using perspectives from both NGO staff and sex workers, an interdisciplinary panel of contributors examine specific organizations, highlight marginalized voices, and analyze undergirding methodologies. In doing so, the authors provide clear critiques and establish best practice guidelines for faith-based NGOs and future religious leaders, affirming an intersection of justice based upon critical reflection and careful action.

This book addresses with nuance an important topic that is often over-simplified. It will, therefore, be of great interest to scholars studying the interaction of religion to sex work and human trafficking, as well as academics of religious studies and theology more generally.

Edited by: Lauren McGrow
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781032340821
ISBN 10: 1032340827
Series: Routledge Studies in Religion
Pages: 194
Publication Date: 27 May 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Lauren McGrow resides on the southern edge of Australia and her research focus includes sex work, gender, the body, and play. She is Research Fellow at Charles Sturt University, Australia and is the author of Missionary Positions: A Postcolonial Feminist Perspective on Sex Work and Faith-Based Outreach from Australia (2017).