Since we have been discussing human trafficking and sex work so much in class recently I have really begun to think about how this type of work is existing around me, here, in the Twin Cities. After a quick search on Craigslist I found more than a few posting that communicated an exchange of sex work for money or other assorted goods. I noticed that an overwhelming majority of the girls posting on Craigslist were members of a racial minority. I think that if these girls are engaging in "Survival Sex" are primarily members of racial or ethnic minorities it really speaks to the ways in which white supremacy is still existing in a way that continually pushes down those who are already disadvantaged.
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Your post peaked my curiosity. I have used Craigslist before; I bought an air conditioner, we found our current house on it, and my roommate found her kitten on it. However, I never realized that my experience was very different than some of the people who use Craigslist. You TRULY can buy/sell anything in this world.
I have used Craigslist as well for a table, and the transaction went through with no problem. The fact that sex work in exchange for items exist on that website is appalling. I think that people really let this problem fly by their heads without recognition. I also find it questionable that websites do not take down content such as this to combat trafficking.