ABSTRACT
The career choice of stripping was largely explored in the early literature produced in the 1970s, when the popularity of regulated strip clubs in the US was first brought to academic attention. The entry routes applicable to the dancers at Starlets fall into two main categories: those which are practically driven and those which are emotionally driven. Within these categories there are several different patterns of choice. The potential and desire to make large amounts of money in a short space of time is something that was clearly accounted for as an entry route into lap-dancing. Although the extent to which dancers adopted this route is questionable, this is not, however, to suggest that money is not a factor for women entering a career in lap-dancing, or that for some it is not their main motivation. Job flexibility refers to the flexible nature of lap-dancing women at Starlets experienced while dancing and relates to the suitability of working hours.
