CLEAN : Dutch granny prostitutes

The transcript discusses the lives of 70-year-old twin sisters who are famous prostitutes in Amsterdam. They began their careers out of financial necessity and have worked for over 50 years. Prostitution was legalized in the Netherlands in 2000, and many women now pay taxes from this work. The sisters face challenges such as the influence of pimps and deteriorating working conditions. Despite these issues, they have advocated for better conditions by establishing a trade union and sharing their story through a memoir and documentary.

What was the primary reason the sisters entered the profession of prostitution?

• They were inspired by a family member.

• They wanted to become famous.

• They were forced by the government.

• They needed money due to financial difficulties.

What significant change in the Netherlands affected the sisters' profession?

• Prostitution was banned.

• Prostitution was legalized.

• Prostitution became a government job.

• Prostitution was limited to certain areas.

Why has one of the sisters stopped working as a prostitute?

• She found a new job.

• She moved to another country.

• She won the lottery.

• She is too stiff with arthritis.

What is one of the main challenges the sisters face in their profession today?

• Increased taxes on their earnings.

• Growing influence of pimps.

• Lack of clients.

• Competition from other cities.

What initiative did the sisters take to help fight exploitation in their industry?

• They campaigned for stricter laws.

• They opened a school for young women.

• They created a trade union for prostitutes.

• They started a new business.