1. Pluto Reporter
EXCLUSIVE
UCLAN ‘SHOULD OFFER
Sex workers who are students
at UCLan want the university
to actively support their career
choice.
Their call comes after a recent
report by the University of
Swansea revealing that one in
twenty students in the UK have
worked in the sex industry to fund
their studies. The findings suggest
that as many as 1500 UCLan
students could be employed in
the sex industry.
Pluto spoke exclusively to three
undergraduates using sex work to
pay their way through uni. They
all highlighted ‘a lack of university
guidance’ for students in their
position.
Jayme*, a lap dancer, said: “I
would want fair treatment from
lecturers if I was outed, and I worry
about the impact on my grades
due to the stigma.” She fears that
being ‘named and shamed’ could
also damage her long-term career
prospects.
Millie*, a student working as an
outcall escort, agreed. “I’m afraid
that if my lecturers found out
[about my job] I would potentially
lose my place at Uni,” she said.
“I feel that UCLan is ashamed
of us. I’m worried that if [the
university] found out, I may
not get the career I want. The
university could make it easier
for us to access support without
the pressure of lying. I want to be
able to access services without the
pressure to leave my job.”
Millie added that UCLan should
‘tailor services’ to prevent student
sex workers feeling judged. Sex
workers have suggested holding
an awareness week could be
helpful.
Organisations including
Preston’s Foxton Centre on
Knowsley St provide specialised
services for street-based sex
workers. The centre can also
provide student support if
required. But there isn’t currently
any advertised support for sex
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