You seem to have a c&p typo in the gender minority section-- when you go on to give examples you use 'sexual minorities' rather than 'gender minorities'.
I like the revised definition of 'sexual minorities' much better than the original definition. Especially the use of the bullets to help with the sub-grouping.
I can see from the above replies (which, admittedly, I have only skimmed) that inclusion of sex workers seems to be well-received, but I am not a fan of including them here. I see everything else on this list as inherent to the person and more or less set at birth and deep in the genetic codes**. In contrast, sex worker is a job (admittedly one with potentially far reaching ramifications), rather like being a beggar or an expert dancer would be. Including it on this list seems very 'one of these things is not like the others', to the point that I actually feel slightly offended. My orientation (and that of everyone else's, be they mainstream het or no) is not a choice, not even one where the alternative is 'or death', it simply is and is a part of me. And I am uncomfortable including something that is not as inherent or innate on this list.
I acknowledge that the portrayal of sex workers in fic (pro and fan, both) could benefit from a fest/comm similar to this one. But I don't think that this is the right place for it. I am willing to be persuaded otherwise, so I welcome further discussion on this topic. I know this is your comm and I will abide by whatever decision you make, but since you asked for my opinion, I am providing it. Also irregardless, I think this is an awesome comm.
**Clarification: I view 'sexual practice' as the one thing on this list (other than 'sex worker') that might not be entirely innate for some. There are those for whom their orientation in this category is very innate. But there are also those who start out more 'vanilla' and develop a taste (possibly mild) and choose to self-identify. (One could argue that they had the innate ability to develop that particular interest, but I think this footnote might be rambling off topic by now and so I am stopping talking).
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I like the revised definition of 'sexual minorities' much better than the original definition. Especially the use of the bullets to help with the sub-grouping.
I can see from the above replies (which, admittedly, I have only skimmed) that inclusion of sex workers seems to be well-received, but I am not a fan of including them here. I see everything else on this list as inherent to the person and more or less set at birth and deep in the genetic codes**. In contrast, sex worker is a job (admittedly one with potentially far reaching ramifications), rather like being a beggar or an expert dancer would be. Including it on this list seems very 'one of these things is not like the others', to the point that I actually feel slightly offended. My orientation (and that of everyone else's, be they mainstream het or no) is not a choice, not even one where the alternative is 'or death', it simply is and is a part of me. And I am uncomfortable including something that is not as inherent or innate on this list.
I acknowledge that the portrayal of sex workers in fic (pro and fan, both) could benefit from a fest/comm similar to this one. But I don't think that this is the right place for it. I am willing to be persuaded otherwise, so I welcome further discussion on this topic. I know this is your comm and I will abide by whatever decision you make, but since you asked for my opinion, I am providing it. Also irregardless, I think this is an awesome comm.
**Clarification: I view 'sexual practice' as the one thing on this list (other than 'sex worker') that might not be entirely innate for some. There are those for whom their orientation in this category is very innate. But there are also those who start out more 'vanilla' and develop a taste (possibly mild) and choose to self-identify. (One could argue that they had the innate ability to develop that particular interest, but I think this footnote might be rambling off topic by now and so I am stopping talking).