For our new video campaign, we’ve teamed up with actor, activist and sexual assault survivor- Terry Crews to break down the supply/demand model of the sex trade and its effect on sex trafficking.
In order to shrink the exploitative industry of prostitution and curb sex trafficking we must tackle the demand for it, which is primarily fueled by male sex buyers. The patriarchal system of prostitution promotes toxic masculinity and a culture where woman and girls are treated less than human.
Terry is a strong advocate against sex trafficking and for the promotion of women’s rights. He recognizes the role toxic masculinity plays in keeping these exploitive industries alive and the need to change perspectives. It is incredibly important that more men engage in conversations about sex trafficking and prostitution which are not solely women’s issues, but human rights issues. Let’s flip the script and have men be part of the solution to end sexual exploitation, and not the cause.
If you want to find out more about this issue, you can visit equalitymodelny.org and check out the resource page. #EndDemandEndSexTrafficking
