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29 J. Soc. & Soc. Welfare 39 (2002)
For Their Own Good - : Sex Work, Social Control and Social Workers, a Historical Perspective

handle is hein.journals/jrlsasw29 and id is 657 raw text is: For Their Own Good?: Sex work, social control and social workers, a historical perspective ST#PHANIE WAHAB University of Utah Graduate School of Social Work This article provides an overview of the social responses to prostitution since the mid 1800s and how the responses of social workers have been shaped by shifting social contexts. Understanding the complex interplay of these forces is key to mapping out the divergent social work practice approaches with sex workers and their influence over time. The article presents three main constructs which have influenced social work responses to sex work; 1) the notion that women needed to be protected for their own good, 2) competing class values and, 3) social control. Introduction Social work practice with women who exchange sex for ma- terial goods dates back to the beginnings of the social work profession in the settlements, benevolent societies and charity organizations. This article provides an overview of the social re- sponses to prostitution since the mid 1800s and how the responses of social workers have been shaped by shifting social contexts. Understanding the complex interplay of these forces is key to mapping out the divergent social work practice approaches with sex workers and their influence over time. As social workers are increasingly called upon to 'intervene' in sex work related issues via public health, social welfare and policy, an understanding of past motivations and forces informing service creation and delivery holds the potential to facilitate increasingly sensitive and responsive programs for female sex workers. Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, December, 2002, Volume XXIX, Number 4

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