Prostitution: A Qualitative Study of the Perceptual Views and Psychological Struggles on the Lives of Female Sex-Workers
Donna Lea P. Buendia | Alyana Fae Balbuena
Discipline: others in psychology
Abstract:
Having a noble livelihood is one of the majority's wishes, but there are souls stuck in the mud and poverty. This
includes paid women who are willing to take risks and face the scorn of others just to sell sexual services in exchange
for money. This qualitative research gave a voice to women in the field of prostitution to reveal their perspective and
psychological struggle in their occupation. The data in this research came from interviews with female sex workers
from Metro Manila. The obtained information was analyzed through thematic analysis. Based on the research
results, the main themes were developed and extended: poverty, clinging to the knife, life's blows, living despite the
humiliation, faith, and new hope. Despite the negative connotations, it can be seen that hope has sprouted in their
feelings. There is hope that, in time, they will be able to get out of their misery. Apart from this, it is also undeniable
that their faith and prayer in the Above remained with them even though life with a heavy burden was associated
with it.
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