"NYT Columnist Criticizes 'Sex Worker' Label for Enabling Justification of Sex Buyers"

New York Times columnist Pamela Paul criticized the term "sex worker," arguing that it normalizes and whitewashes the harsh realities of prostitution. She believes the term enables sex buyers to justify their actions and overlooks the economic constraints and sordid circumstances that often drive women into the industry. Paul also highlighted the problematic use of the term "child sex worker" in mainstream liberal outlets. She emphasized the need for media to remove these terms from their reporting and acknowledged the widespread exploitation and trauma experienced by individuals involved in prostitution.