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Dear g3, Julie Bindel’s article
concerning the so-called lesbian
sex industry was a fi ne example
of creative journalism: a version of
facts skewed to fi t an argument
that does not match the reality.
As a lesbian who worked as a
stripper for many years, I was ed’s letter
self-employed, chose when and
where I worked, never once ‘sold’ Break out the bubbly!
sex, and met a variety of men and
women in my career who treated I write this the morning after our 100th issue party at Stanza (Teatro) in Soho. It
me with dignity. I was also well was a fi tting celebration, with a splendid time had by all. Just to set the record
remunerated. I never once in all my straight, my abortive attempt at a speech had everything to do with nerves and
career as a stripper felt exploited nothing to do with champagne. Honest.
– which is more than I can say for
my career post-stripping. Our 100th issue isn’t all we’ve been celebrating, either. I’m pleased to announce
KATY, OXFORD that g3 has been nominated for the prestigious Stonewall Publication of the Year
award. I’m sure you’ll join me in hoping the judges make the right decision at the
a different focus awards ceremony on Thursday 5 November at the Victoria and Albert museum.
Dear g3, It’s easy to point at
sex workers and their clients In other news, we’ve had lots of feedback about Julie Bindel’s ‘Selling Out’ article (in
and say “See, there! That’s the our September issue), which argued that the stripping industry (including at
problem!” but it isn’t a source lesbian bars) was exploitative. We published the piece because we believe in free
– it’s a symptom of a deeper, more speech. It was not written to refl ect the opinions of everyone at g3. For my part,
complicated issue. If you want to and speaking as someone with friends who work or have worked as strippers, I
address issues of exploitation, start wholeheartedly support a woman’s right to choose what she does with her body.
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by helping women to have better But good debate is healthy, and it’s how things get changed in this world. To hear
access to education, job training, the other side of the debate, turn to page 69 of this issue…
childcare, and fi nancial assistance.
KITTY STRYKER, VIA EMAIL Be good,
ED: Unsurprisingly, my inbox was
inundated with responses to Ms
Bindel’s article. Turn to page 69 for
some arguments against the piece. Charlotte
toy triumph
Dear g3, Every time I get my hands
on a new copy of g3, I turn straight
to Brooke and Daria’s advice g3 liveU![OUQ]cY
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ED: We did try, but it’s diffi cult getting and fi lm videos, plus interactive web links from our
an agent if you’re made of plastic. articles and advertisers.
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