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July 29, 2026Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work

Sex work under conditions of sexual and gender marginalization in Türkiye: an intersectional study of sexual and gender minority experiences

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Qualitative study examines discrimination impacts on sexual and gender minority sex workers, highlighting systemic barriers.

Key Points

  • The study aims to understand how intersectional factors influence the experiences of sexual and gender minority sex workers in Türkiye.
  • Conducted in-depth interviews with 15 sexual and gender minority sex workers.
  • Utilized Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis and thematic coding for data analysis.
  • Focused on experiences related to discrimination in housing, employment, and healthcare.
  • Participants reported systemic barriers to accessing healthcare and safety services.
  • Found that sex work was linked to identity formation and resistance, not just economic necessity.
  • Emphasized reliance on peer networks and NGOs for support and survival.

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Melike Yalçın (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a69a27dc8da07d9defa5f14https://doi.org/10.1080/15313204.2026.2699932
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