(Las Vegas, Nevada) – Curious about how sex work is evolving in the 21st century? Interested in exploring the intersections of power, pleasure, and resistance in erotic labor?
Don’t miss the Second Annual Erotic Labor in the 21st Century: Power, Pleasure, and Resistance event happening at the UNLV campus on January 23, 2025. This one-of-a-kind gathering is your chance to dive into the latest research, stories, and art celebrating and challenging perceptions of erotic labor today.
Highlights of the Day:
Panels with Leading Experts
1 PM – Panel 1: Power and Resistance in Erotic Labor (RLL 101)
- Topics range from the misuse of sex worker advocacy language to why many sex workers distrust law enforcement.
- Hear from scholars like Crystal Jackson, Kaytlin Bailey, and Lillian Taylor Jungleib.
3 PM – Panel 2: Bodies, Pleasure, and Representation (RLL 101)
- Explore unique perspectives, such as high job satisfaction among professional dominatrixes and the creative power of feminist porn.
- Don’t miss insights from Yessica Hernandez, Tania Levey, and Inka Winter.
Evening Reception & Show
6 PM – Reception (Goldfield Room)
6:30 PM – Whore’s Eye View by Kaytlin Bailey (Goldfield Room)
- Kaytlin Bailey will take you on a hilarious and eye-opening journey through 10,000 years of sex work history. Equal parts history lesson and comedy, this 50-minute show will leave you with fresh perspectives and plenty to think about.
Art Exhibit
Running now through February 2, 2025, check out Whores & Harm Reduction at Screaming Demon Art Gallery (107 E Charleston, Unit 290, Las Vegas). Celebrate art by and about sex workers, presented by the Las Vegas Red Umbrella Collective and the International Sex Worker Foundation for Art, Culture, and Education.
Why Attend?
This event is more than just a day of discussions—it’s a space for meaningful dialogue about the realities of sex work, a chance to learn from groundbreaking authors and artists, and an opportunity to explore how erotic labor shapes and challenges modern society. Whether you’re a student, a researcher, or simply curious, you’ll leave informed, inspired, and ready to think critically about this important topic.
️ Reserve Your Spot Today!
Admission is free, but seats are limited. Register here to secure your spot.
Let’s create conversations that matter and celebrate the voices that too often go unheard. We can’t wait to see you there!
