The Role of Religion among Sex Workers in Thailand

Religions

Siroj Sorajjakool¹  Arelis Benitez¹ 

[1] School of Religion, Loma Linda University, 24760 Stewart Street, Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA;

关键词: sex workers;    sex;    religion;    religious functions;    religious coping;    sexual morality;   

DOI  :  10.3390/rel6041263

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

This qualitative research seeks the understanding of the role of religion in the lives of sex workers in Thailand. It is based on interviews conducted among sex workers working in karaoke bars in Bangkok. Findings show that most sex workers experience different levels of life difficulty. The level of life difficulty also affects the experience of internal conflicts regarding sex and morality. Finally religion has been used as a form of ritual purification in dealing with internal sense of conflicts.

【 授权许可】

Unknown