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Discover the powerful narratives within *My Body, My Business*, a groundbreaking book from Otago University Press. This compelling paperback brings together the voices of 11 former and current New Zealand sex workers, providing an unfiltered look into their lives, experiences, and the evolving landscape of the sex industry in New Zealand. With dimensions of 165 x 215 mm and 286 pages, this work is essential reading for anyone interested in social justice, gender studies, and the personal stories of marginalized communities. Caren Wilton presents these powerful oral histories, showcasing transgender, M?ori, and P?keh? perspectives, shedding light on a subject often shrouded in stigma. The book emphasizes the impact of the 2003 decriminalization of prostitution, making New Zealand a unique case study in sex industry reform. Through candid interviews with street workers, escorts, strippers, and dominatrices, readers will gain insight into both the challenges and triumphs that these individuals face. Accompanied by striking photography from Madeleine Slavick, *My Body, My Business* invites readers to engage with the rich tapestry of experiences shared by New Zealand's sex workers. Each story is vivid and heart-felt, urging us to reconsider societal attitudes towards sex work. Order your copy today to explore these enriching perspectives and understand the truth behind New Zealand's sex industry today.