June 29, 2013 | Sex & Society

Welsh government suggests stripping as a job

The Business Wales website, created by the Welsh government to help the unemployed, was suggesting that people consider less than conventional jobs in order to make some money. Some of the ideas included stripping, starting an escort agency, creating a lap dancing club and opening an erotic boutique.

For example, actors were told they could earn a little extra income - between $250 and $500 - if they were willing to escort. 

According to the site: "Strippers and lap dancers can expect to earn an average of £232 per evening. Annual incomes can range from £24,000 to £48,000. Some strippers will remain in underwear but others may become completely naked. Aspiring actors, models and artists may use stripping as a source of extra income while they try to establish themselves in the entertainment industry."

The adult job ideas were removed earlier this week following several complaints.

"I'm certainly not a prude," said politician Jocelyn Davis. "But it is hard to understand how the Welsh Government can believe it is acceptable to provide information to help women become strippers or run a lap dancing club, which is classed as a sex establishment.

"Stripping is degrading for women and the Welsh Government should not the promoting the view that sexually exploitative work is an acceptable career."

A third party has been blamed for the suggestions, and the government has promised to look into the matter (which means some low level hack will be fired for being in the wrong place at the wrong time).

'Strip or start an escort agency', advises government career site [The Telegraph]