Manufacturing Freedom: Sex Work, Anti-Trafficking Rehab, and the Racial Wages of Rescue. By Elena Shih. Oakland, CA: University of California Press, 2023. 288p.

Key Points

• This work explores how celebrity activism impacts anti-trafficking initiatives and the implications for collective efforts.
• Analysis of anti-trafficking literature
• Examination of celebrity involvement
• Discussion on social mobilization strategies
• Highlights opportunities for greater collective action
• Demonstrates the complexities of celebrity influence in activism
• Suggests paths for future advocacy efforts