Exotic Dancers - An insight

We explore the world of female and male exotic dancers. Utilizing Hirschi’s Bonding
theory, we look at gender differences in societal reaction, subcultural ties, and
conventional support among dancers in a large metropolitan area. We surveyed 56
respondents from 18 exotic dancing establishments. Female dancers are less likely than
male dancers to receive community support for dancing as a way to earn a living. Female
dancers are also less likely than male dancers to recommend this work to a friend. The
majority of female respondents dance for a living. Few of our male respondents relied on
dancing as their primary source of income. While strong bonds are established within the
subculture of exotic dancing, dancers also maintain bonds within mainstream society. In
other words, a majority of the dancers had strong conventional ties (Hirschi’s attachment,
commitment, involvement, and belief) as measured by education, religion, and supportive
family, friends, and significant others . com