Part of the problem with the adult industry is that it's not well structured. There isn't a real safety net. It pays well for some and for others it does not. Then the way a lot of it is displayed is inherently jarring and nasty to those in polite conversation.
Another issue is the way people treat these individuals in every day life. They are SEVERELY discriminated against both by everyday individuals and by Governments.
During 2020, there was funding that was made available for Sole Proprietors in the United States by the SBA, Small Business Administration. Sole Proprietors were able to access this money to keep their businesses from falling apart.
But there was a scandal that was not reported by the news. People in the Adult Industry, who were Sole Proprietors, were being denied this crucial funding. Legally, they had a right to it as much as the woodworker next door. In practice, they were being made to suffer because of professional choices. The practice was illegal. Lawsuits were had, and I'm not sure what was done about it.
Most people like sex or sexual things. And yet people like to kick them to the fucking curb because of the things they do. Do I like sex work or sex workers? Nah, it generally disgusts me. BUT it's so hypocritical of these people who discriminate against them while at the same time preaching, "Black Lives matter, All Lives Matter, we need to be better at helping the planet," blah blah blah. Just lip service.
This is a breakdown of the rates, at leastin America, of what Adult Actresses make.
https://www.cnbc.com/2016/01/20/porns-d ... -paid.html
In my opinion, the first thing that needs to be changed, is how to support the talent. It's one of my new goals in my work. Give the talent a good wage for work, build a good reputation, etc.
Second thing, the talent needs to be more respectful. Having interviewed and hired lots of women, most of them don't understand how to connect with their male counterparts on a deep level, which is necessary when you're working personally with them. It's almost like they don't see us as Humans, but more like an animal.
One could also say the same for Males, and that is possible. I don't have data on that, though.
Basically, everyone needs to do better.