I think the power argument still stands - sex workers often do get abused and treated badly.
On other hand I think that single cause models always are more a device of narrative than real world model.
On other hand I think that single cause models always are more a device of narrative than real world model.
While I don't dispute that power is always part of it, even in consenting sex, this study seems to totally destroy the narrative that it's all about power and that legalization objectifies woman which leads to an increase in rape. That's narrative has been used continually to prevent the legalization and regulation of prostitution in the USA. If this study is true that having a legal outlet meaningful reduces crime and makes women safer, then we've be lied to for years, and you have ask the reason why we have been. Additionally this would also provide some evidence that other forms of sexual release could be managed by providing a legal safe option.