Bradley-Engen Naked Lives

Inside the Worlds of Exotic Dance
1. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-1-4384-2632-7
Verlag: De Gruyter
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 146 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm

Reihe: Excelsior Editions

Looks at the experience of being an exotic dancer in different kinds of strip clubs.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bradley-Engen, Mindy S.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Gender Studies, Geschlechtersoziologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Acknowledgments

1. Introduction

My Interest
Applying a Social Worlds Perspective

2. Methodology

Analytical Approach
The Dancers

3. Dancing at the Hustle Club

The Social World of the Hustle Club The Pussycat Adjusting to the World of the Hustle Club Brianna’s Story 4. Dancing at the Show Club

The Social World of the Show Club Babydoll’s Adjusting to the World of the Show Club Showcasing
Rachel’s Story 5. Dancing at the Social Club

The Social World of the Social Club Fantasy Adjusting to the World of the Social Club
Club Initiation
Nadia’s Story 6. The Social Worlds of Exotic Dance

The Work and Normative Order of the Hustle Club
Explaining Career Continuity: The World of the Hustle Club
The Work and Normative Order of the Show Club
Explaining Career Continuity: The World of the Show Club
The Work and Normative Order of the Social Club
Explaining Career Continuity: The World of the Social Club

7. Conclusion

Future Directions.
Club Typology Trends
Challenging the “Exploitation versus Liberation” Debate

Notes
Selected Bibliography
Index

Über Autor(innen)

Mindy S. Bradley-Engen is Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice at the University of Arkansas.