The epistemology of testimony and power in W. McElroy's book

The text analyzes interpretative traps in research on sex work, focusing on the relationship between individual testimony and power structures. The author points out that declared job satisfaction does not exclude the occurrence of economic exploitation, as a voluntary transaction can simultaneously be unfair. The problem of underestimating violence in statistics and the methodological ambiguity of participants' silence are emphasized. The COYOTE survey is critically addressed, noting that while it challenges stereotypes of 'broken victims,' it cannot serve as a representative description of the entire industry without full transparency regarding sample selection. The key conclusion is the necessity of separating the moment of decision-making (consent) from subsequent professional consequences and costs.