A person may become a sex worker for a number of reasons.
Economic:
(1) runaway or orphan without family
(2) sold by parents into prostitution
(3) lack of alternative skills
(4) poor and unable to find other work
(5) perception as an easy way to make a living
(6) desertion by spouse or inability to marry
Violent coercion:
(1) human trafficking
(2) pimp or organized crime organization
Drug addiction
Societal:
(1) cultural or familial acceptance
(2) societal rejection
Psychological:
(1) reaction to childhood abuse
(2) poor self-esteem or feelings of self-worth
(3) unrealistic expectations
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