Your Argus
TEXT your pictures, videos and messages to 80360. Start your message with SUPIC or email your tip-offs »
Worried about ladyboys' past
2:55pm Wednesday 7th May 2008
I agree with Jean Calder that The Lady Boys of Bangkok is a bit of a freak show (The Argus, May 3) and it does make you wonder if these boys were forced into this lifestyle by poverty.
Ms Calder's comments that "What we do know is that in Britain those who become private dancers and sex workers are disproportionately likely to have been exploited or abused in childhood" really struck a chord with me, especially after reading the article about the young girl bought in Africa who ended up as a sex slave in Brighton (The Argus, April 14).
- Sue Thorpe, Nevill Avenue, Hove
Editor's Choice
Win one of 10 pairs of tickets to Loop
The Argus has teamed up with LOOP, one of Brighton’s most innovative festivals, to offer you the opportunity to see tomorrow’s next big things. LOOP’s cutting edge line-up is packed with the hottest, new UK and international talent.
At Home By The Sea
The Argus has teamed up with Concord 2 and is proud to be a media partner of At Home By The Sea – Sussex’s newest beach festival.
Comment: Should tobacco be on display?
The public is being consulted on new proposals to restrict tobacco advertising. Proposals include removing branding and logos from packaging, a minimum pack size of 20 and banning displays of cigarettes in shops.
In this section
- Outrage as 'Poohaven' sewage plant is approved
- Lightning strikes in spectacular storms
- Woman's noisy sex life lands her in court
- Two men die in horror smashes
- Police blunder sends locals porn
- Baker gets Royal approval
- Shop closure hits wedding
- Police stop led to stash of drugs
- Rooftop protest at airport
- Angels step in to help families through trauma
What's On Live Travel YourArgus
Hot Jobs
Local Services
Local Information
Enter your postcode, town or place name
