The Monopoly of Chinatown: Testimonies of Barcelona's sexuality during the Transition

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• – Barcelona's Raval district was a hub for sex work and prostitution in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
• – The area was also home to a thriving gay community and a center for LGBTQ+ activism.
• – The city's sex trade was largely unregulated, leading to concerns about exploitation and health risks.