Verbeelden
Het project draagt bij aan het veranderen van maatschappelijke verbeeldingen door actief stereotypen en misvattingen rond sekswerk uit te dagen. Door sekswerk door een genuanceerdere en menselijkere lens te presenteren, moedigt het individuen aan om de complexiteit van ervaringen te zien in plaats van deze te reduceren tot simplistische verhalen.Door middel van artistieke expressie en open dialogen benadrukt het project de agency, creativiteit en diverse ervaringen van sekswerkers, waardoor het de gangbare narratieven reframed die hen vaak uitsluitend als slachtoffers afschilderen. Deze verschuiving in perspectief bevordert niet alleen empathie en begrip, maar zet het publiek ook aan het denken over hun eigen overtuigingen en aannames over sekswerk.
Caring
The project fosters care by creating a safe space for open dialogue, supporting the well-being of sex workers and artists, and promoting empathy through art and personal stories. It strengthens relationships, empowers individuals by celebrating their strengths, and advocates for the rights of sex workers, contributing to societal change and policy reform. Ultimately, it aims to create a supportive ecosystem that nurtures growth and transforms attitudes toward sex work.
SUBVERTING
The project disrupts existing societal systems by challenging stigmas surrounding sex work, shifting the narrative from victimization to empowerment, and providing alternative platforms for sex workers to share their stories. It fosters interdisciplinary collaboration among artists, activists, and sex workers, advocating for their rights and dignity while promoting social justice. By encouraging critical dialogue on power dynamics, consent, and labor rights, the project questions societal norms. Additionally, it supports grassroots movements, emphasizing community voices in enacting change. Overall, the project inspires new ways of thinking and working that prioritize inclusivity, empathy, and social justice.
EMPOWERING
The project empowers individuals, communities, and organizations to create change by amplifying marginalized voices, providing resources like workshops and mentorship, and fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders. It builds community ties, raises awareness about sex work, advocates for policy changes, and cultivates leadership skills. Through these efforts, the project promotes systemic change and advances social justice.
IMAGINING
The project contributes to changing societal imaginations by challenging existing stereotypes and misconceptions about sex work, encouraging people to see it through a more nuanced and humanized lens. By highlighting the agency, creativity, and diverse experiences of sex workers, it reframes narratives that often depict them as victims. Through artistic expression and open dialogues, the project fosters empathy and understanding, prompting audiences to question their beliefs and assumptions. By providing platforms for marginalized voices, it disrupts dominant narratives and empowers individuals to share their stories authentically. Additionally, the project promotes critical discussions around power dynamics, consent, and labor rights, leading to a broader re-evaluation of societal norms and practices. By advocating for the rights and dignity of sex workers, it encourages a shift towards more inclusive and equitable perspectives, ultimately transforming existing ways of doing and being in society.
The project fosters change by building new relationships and innovative organizational structures based on transformative principles. It encourages collaborative engagement among artists, activists, and sex workers, emphasizing inclusivity and mutual support. By empowering individuals to take ownership of their narratives, it cultivates agency and explores non-hierarchical, collaborative frameworks that promote shared responsibility. The project builds trust and solidarity through open dialogue and shared experiences while fostering a culture of continuous learning and adaptation. This approach not only creates a supportive environment but also models transformative ways of relating and organizing that can inspire broader societal change.