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Study Takes Unique Look at Chicago's Sex Trade and Street Economy
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Participatory Action Research emphasizes the involvement of those being studied in the actual research process. It’s a technique the Young Women's Empowerment Project has used to fill in the gaps of previous research on the sex trade and street economy. YWEP assists young women ages 12-23 who are either currently working in the sex trade and street economy, or have in the past. The group is also entirely run by peers with experience in the sex trade and street economy. Today, YWEP releases their findings in a new report entitled, “Girls do what they have to do to survive: Illuminating Methods used by Girls in the Sex Trade and Street Economy to Fight Back and Heal.” Alison Cuddy sat down with the study’s research coordinator Jazeera Iman, and Shira Hassan, co-director for the Young Women’s Empowerment Project.
Music Button: Bombay Dub Orchestra, "Feel", from the CD Bombay Dub Orchestra, (Six Degrees records)
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Laura, Logan Square // Monday, September 28, 2009 @ 5:08 PM
Great story! Please provide more coverage on groups that are run by their members, and have innovative and groundbreaking ideas!
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Riley, Lakeview // Tuesday, September 29, 2009 @ 3:47 PM
Ditto what Laura said. YWEP does good work and they do it well.
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bonnie, edgewater // Thursday, October 01, 2009 @ 12:21 PM
This is powerful! Thank you to the young women and girls of YWEP for doing this much needed research!
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Deirdra, Buffalo, NY // Monday, October 05, 2009 @ 9:43 AM
Thank you for this amazing story. YWEP is an incredible group. I would love to hear more stories like this.
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The young womens empowerment project, Chicago Il citywide // Wednesday, October 07, 2009 @ 6:22 PM
This is some amazing stuff. i cant believe we did it we are so proud of ourselves. Thank you all for your support
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