'She was us': History behind Joy, the first sex worker statue
During her short residency in Sydney, the statue of sex worker Joy had many detractors and was even vandalised. Thirty years later, she has returned, with her supporters hoping she will dismantle stereotypes that still plague the industry.
Sexy, strong and dignified are just some of the words to describe Joy, who is thought to be the first statue of a mythical sex worker. In a short dress that shows off her long legs and with cigarett… [+10031 chars]