AUSTIN, Texas – The U.S. presidential election is running hot and heavy, with each day moving us closer to an unprecedented historical moment. The American public is up in arms – and in the world of adult entertainment, no one is closer to that public than webcam models.
As part of a wider research project exploring webcam models’ workplace experiences, YNOT asked U.S.-based models who they want to see in the White House. Models also weighed in regarding what social and political issues they consider most significant.
Models’ skepticism about the entire election process was apparent. Bernie Sanders received 29 percent of the votes, followed by a very telling “none of these” (23 percent). Donald Trump, who received 10 percent of the votes, was trounced by Hillary Clinton, who received 21 percent. Nods for Gary Johnson, Kermit the Frog, and Jill Stein rounded out the responses.
In response to a question about political concerns, models were allowed to select as many issues as they felt pertinent from a list of topics, as well as add anything else they considered relevant. Models ranked healthcare as the most significant issue, followed by free speech, women’s rights and education. Write-in concerns included voters’ rights, campaign finance reform, marijuana legalization, sex workers’ rights and family planning for men (among other issues).
The data is part of a wider study; other parts of the survey are undergoing analysis. YNOT and sociologist Chauntelle Tibbals, PhD, designed a 45-point survey that was completed by more than 400 currently active webcam models from around the globe. A full report outlining methodology and findings will be available to the public in coming months. Interim questions may be directed to research@ynot.com and/or query@chauntelletibbals.com.
