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A Sex Worker, frequently abbreviated as SW, is an overarching umbrella term coined by activist Carol Leigh in 1978. It includes anyone who receives money or goods in exchange for sexual services or erotic performances, including an Escort, Webcam Model, Exotic Dancer, or Pro-Domme. The term frames the exchange as labor rather than a moral failing or criminal act.
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