Carol Leigh
American artist and activist and sex workers' rights activist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Carol Leigh, a.k.a. The Scarlot Harlot (January 11, 1951 – November 16, 2022)[1][2] was an American artist, author, film maker, and sex workers' rights activist.[3][4] She is credited with coining the term "sex worker".[5] She chaired the Sex Worker Film and Arts Festival and was the director of BAYSWAN, the Bay Area Sex Worker Advocacy Network.[6]
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Carol Leigh | |
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Born | (1951-01-11)January 11, 1951 New York City, U.S. |
Died | November 16, 2022(2022-11-16) (aged 71) |
Nationality | American |
Other names | The Scarlot Harlot |
Education | Binghamton University Empire State College Boston University |
Occupation(s) | Artist, author, film maker, sex worker, sex workers' rights activist |
Known for | First coined the term "sex worker" Co-producer of San Francisco Sex Worker Film and Arts Festival Director and co-founder of BAYSWAN (Bay Area Sex Worker Advocacy Network) |
Website | scarlotharlot |
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