In-person escorts' earning power is based on their identity

Workers who provide in-person, off-line companionship, at times including sex, generally charge hourly rates, though the amount of time they work each month can vary substantially. How much they charge varies by their racial and ethnic background, as well as their gender identity and expression.

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