Carol Leigh

Carol Leigh
Born(1951-01-11)January 11, 1951
New York City, U.S.
DiedNovember 16, 2022(2022-11-16) (aged 71)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Other namesThe Scarlot Harlot
Education
Occupations
Known for
  • Coined the term "sex work"
  • Founder of San Francisco Sex Worker Film and Arts Festival
  • Director and co-founder of BAYSWAN (Bay Area Sex Worker Advocacy Network)
Websitescarlotharlot.com

Carol Leigh (January 11, 1951 – November 16, 2022), also known as The Scarlot Harlot, was an American artist, author, filmmaker, sex worker, and sex workers' rights activist. She is credited with coining the term sex work and founded the Sex Worker Film and Arts Festival and was the co-founder of BAYSWAN, the Bay Area Sex Worker Advocacy Network.

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