"Welcome to the alter world": perspective of Filipino generation Z on the rise of online sex work on social media/ Mhynard C. Gatela, Pauline Bianca B. Aguilar, Antoinette Josee A. Besana, Ian John Rafael C. Catalo, Lemuel CJ M. Fermin, & Messy Marie M. Salcedo. -- ParanÌaque City: Olivarez College, 2023.
Undergraduate thesis.
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly various aspects of life worldwide, affecting livelihoods, business operations, and healthcare services. One area where the global health crisis has a significant impact is the means of livelihood, which had to be adjusted to deal with this significant change. That said, many Filipinos have been able to make ends meet during the crisis by sharing explicit internet content, such as images and videos, on social media platforms. The purpose of this qualitative research was to explore and learn the perspective of Filipino Generation Z on the rise of online sex workers on social media. A total of 15 respondents were interviewed and five main themes were identified through the use thematic analysis: online sex work as a form of labor; Gen Zs open-mindedness to online sex work; online sex work and moral panics; social media and normalization of online sex work; and the regulation of online sex work. The findings from the study revealed that Gen Zs views sex work as legitimate form of labor in an economically changed society, and also deemed acceptable despite of the societal stigma that sex workers are facing due to the regressive beliefs of the older generations. Additionally, the participants voice their support in addressing the issues faced by sex workers, especially in ensuring their safety and prioritizing their health by having laws that would regulate sex workers rights even if with limitations, as long as it will prevent them from harmful; practices.
Perspective of Filipino Generation Z. Rise of online sex workers on social media.