A deviant process: The sojourn of the stripper

Abstract

Data were obtained from in‐depth interviews with 57 nude dancers. The respondents were employed at a variety of stripping establishments, from more traditional nude dancing establishments to the newer gentlemen's clubs. This study examines the motivation for career entrance and continuance and stigma management. This article made use of “thick descriptions” from dancers. The technique was to let the dancers speak for themselves, presenting the world of stripping in full vivid detail, and then to offer both summarization and interpretation.