At first glance, Singapore appears simply as a modern metropolis with a bustling tourist industry. In a normal year, the city-state welcomes millions of foreigners eager to visit its pristine streets and glitzy glass-panelled buildings. But when the Covid-19 pandemic struck, Lee began to think more deeply about marginalised and underserved communities in Singapore. She began to re-evaluate her understanding of its sex industry, which ultimately served as a catalyst for The Shades of Love.
«The sex workers were afraid that their clients would spread the virus, so they had to take temperatures, sanitise their hands, ensure that they showered before going to the hotel,» Lee said. «There were many things that these sex workers had to do to protect their health».
If there were more opportunities given to them and less judgement placed on them purely because they are transgender, they could go on to do many other things
This article was written by Ashley Tan
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