Jack

This abstract provides a summation of a 40-minute podcast recorded in Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand, where Jack, a 21-year-old, discusses their journey and perspectives as a sex worker, video game enthusiast, and someone with an androgynous appearance. During the podcast, conducted by Ahi Wi-Hongi, Jack touches on various themes, including sexuality, gender identity, community dynamics, societal expectations, and the challenges and stigmas associated with sex work.

Jack details their move to Wellington at 18, highlighting the city's vibrant and sizeable gay community, which contrasts with their hometown. This community has profoundly shaped Jack's life and affirmed their identity. When discussing appearance, Jack describes adopting a style that blends traditionally masculine clothing with high heels and full makeup, prompting others to perceive them as gay. Jack challenges both heteronormative and gay community expectations, lamenting the narrow "Goldilocks zone" for acceptable sexual activity within the gay community and the prejudice faced as a sex worker.

Jack confronts the assumptions related to their profession—where many wrongly assume that they must have underlying issues such as drug addiction or financial burdens to justify their choice of work. Contrary to these misconceptions, Jack clarifies that economic necessity is often the driving force behind engaging in sex work.

On the matter of personal identification, Jack prefers terms like "sexually fluid" or "slut" over more rigid labels, highlighting the complexities of sexuality beyond traditional categories. Jack also explores how their sex worker identity affects both platonic and romantic relationships, noting the ongoing misconceptions and the challenging balance between personal and professional intimacy.

Furthermore, Jack observes stark differences in the sex work scenes between Auckland and Wellington. In Auckland, the approach is more cutthroat and competitive, whereas in Wellington, there is a sense of camaraderie and support among sex workers. Jack stresses the importance of community, peer support, and safety within the sex work industry.

Lastly, Jack addresses the broader societal issue of gender norms and expectations. By openly wearing heels and makeup, Jack challenges conventions and hopes to normalize gender nonconformity, promoting a broader acceptance of individual expression beyond binary gender constructs.

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