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One Woman, Five Characters, and a Sex Lesson from the Future

TED via YouTube

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Watch a captivating 25-minute TED Talk performance where Sarah Jones transforms into five distinct characters to explore perspectives on sex work from the year 2016. Experience a futuristic classroom setting as Jones skillfully embodies an elderly homemaker, a "sex work studies" major, an escort, a nun-turned-prostitute, and a bachelor party attendee at a strip club. Gain insight into this taboo topic through Jones' innovative approach, which challenges cultural norms and offers a unique lens on the complexities of sex work. Discover how this thought-provoking presentation uses humor, empathy, and storytelling to shed light on diverse viewpoints surrounding this controversial subject.

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Sarah Jones: One woman, five characters, and a sex lesson from the future

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TED

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