A Study of the Work and Interactions of Exotic Dancers

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Title:	A Study of the Work and Interactions of Exotic Dancers
Author:	Kilgore, Elizabeth Ann
Description:	This is a study of the occupation of exotic dancing. Interaction is at the heart of the work of the exotic dancer and is explored in several ways in this study. First, the stage performance itself consists not only of physical actions, but of the dancer constantly interpreting the actions of customers and modifying her behavior accordingly. Second, in some clubs, dancers are expected to sit with customers and interact with them. In order to do this successfully, the dancer must correctly interpret the expectations and desires of her customer and act accordingly. She must balance this act with maintaining her own personal boundaries in regard to emotional and physical access to her body. Third, formal and informal rules are created in the club through interaction with customers, management and coworkers. Not only are these rules created and learned through interaction, but they exist to govern interaction in the club, with each part of the interactional equation having an interest in either following, enforcing or breaking the rules.
Permanent Link:	http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1040068806 http://hdl.handle.net/2374.OX/13130
Date:	2002

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