Women sex workers: A study on their perception of men and its effects on their relationships with customers
Date of Publication
2001
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Psychology
Abstract/Summary
This study focuses on the perception of women sex workers regarding men and its effects on how they treat their customers. The objective of the study was to find out the perception of women sex workers regarding men and how these perceptions affected their treatment of customers. In-depth interview with nine sex workers at a lodging house in Avenida were conducted. The motivating factors for entering into prostitution were poverty and the lack of love and attention. Results show that women sex workers perceived men as follows: 1) only after sex or 'maniacs', 2) liars and cheaters, 3) source of money, and 4) an 'object' or prize' to be shown off to others. Furthermore, these perceptions were found to affect how women sex workers treat their customers such that they: 1) do not trust men and therefore ask for money before having sex with them, 2) refrain from having personal relationships with customers, 3) hold back their perception about men when with customers, 4) express their view that customers should seek sexual satisfaction with their wives, and 5) cheat customers out of their money and are aggressive towards their customers by shouting at them.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU10661
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
126 leaves ; Computer print-out (photocopy).
Recommended Citation
Hawila, M. H., Inventado, P., & Ongkho, R. N. (2001). Women sex workers: A study on their perception of men and its effects on their relationships with customers. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/11664
