Sexual blackmail

Bartering of sexual favours

Nature

Advancement and success in a competitive society may be dependent on willingness to barter sexual favours in exchange for job opportunities, signature of a contract, or other privileges relating to career advancement. Even within marriage, sexual favours may only be accorded in exchange for other advantages.

Incidence

Acceptance of sexual blackmail is widely recognized as a condition of advancement of careers in the entertainment industry, notably in obtaining parts in films and plays.