Conducting sex work research in a politically contentious climate: Lessons from Ireland

Paul Ryan, Susann Huschke

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Abstract

This chapter explores the challenges faced by four leading researchers of commercial sex, working in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. At a time when both the Irish Parliament in Dublin and the devolved Northern Ireland assembly in Belfast are due to debate the merits of criminalizing the purchase of sex, the chapter explores how these researchers have navigated a political climate that has increasingly placed the spotlight on their personal and professional allegiances as much as the merits of the research conducted. The chapter focuses specifically on conflicts which have emerged within previous feminist allies, the political scrutiny of researchers hired by Universities to conduct sex work research and the personal consequences when data produced is subjected to criticism and debate.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSexualities Research
Subtitle of host publicationCritical Interjections, Diverse Methodologies, and Practical Applications
PublisherTaylor and Francis
Pages182-195
Number of pages14
ISBN (Electronic)9781317529682
ISBN (Print)9781138851641
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2017
Externally publishedYes

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