Why we say certain things instead of others:

• We say sex worker instead of prostitute. We want to bring dignity and humanity to the mothers of the babies with whom we work. Words like “hooker,” “whore” and “prostitute” imply a thing or a commodity and not a person. Sex work is a profession that receives so much hate and judgment from others, but there are often complex, nefarious reasons that lead or force women to this industry. We also believe that women who come to this profession willingly and without coercion still deserve to be treated with respect, care and love.
• We say low-to-middle-income country or global south instead of third world country. “Third world country” does not bring dignity to some of the most wonderful countries on the planet and dates back to the Cold War. It implies that these countries are bottom tier compared to other countries. It is better to say “low- to-middle-income country” or the “global south.” These terms classify a country based on income or geography, which are purely objective indicators.