The red umbrella -- sex work, stigma, & the law | Maggie de Vries | TEDxSFU скачать в хорошем качестве

The red umbrella -- sex work, stigma, & the law | Maggie de Vries | TEDxSFU

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. In 1998, Maggie’s sister Sarah disappeared from the corner of Princess and Hastings in Vancouver’s downtown eastside. Sarah’s disappearance forced Maggie to come to terms with the life Sarah lived. Maggie spoke out during the investigation into the missing women. She took part in the public inquiry. She wrote two books rooted in Sarah’s life: a memoir, Missing Sarah, and a novel, Rabbit Ears. She served on the board of PACE Society (Prostitution, Advocacy, Counseling and Education) and ran a book club for downtown eastside women. Now, she is once again listening to sex workers, gathering insights and stories to add dimension to what she learned from her sister, hoping to diminish the stigma that pushes sex workers onto society’s margins. In 1998, Maggie’s sister Sarah disappeared from the corner of Princess and Hastings in Vancouver’s downtown eastside. Sarah’s disappearance forced Maggie to come to terms with the life Sarah lived. Maggie spoke out during the investigation into the missing women. She took part in the public inquiry. She wrote two books rooted in Sarah’s life: a memoir, Missing Sarah, and a novel, Rabbit Ears. She served on the board of PACE Society (Prostitution, Advocacy, Counseling and Education) and ran a book club for downtown eastside women. Now, she is once again listening to sex workers, gathering insights and stories to add dimension to what she learned from her sister, hoping to diminish the stigma that pushes sex workers onto society’s margins. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)