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Prostitution, Pornography, and the Sex...
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1 .       Some societies consider prostitution an acceptable sexual outlet. [Hint]

 
 


2 .       Generally, about 25% of people believe that prostitution should be legal in their state. [Hint]

 
 


3 .       The Mangaian society described in the text has a very conservative attitude toward sexual activity. [Hint]

 
 


4 .       Women's sexual behavior has become much more similar to that of men in the last few decades. [Hint]

 
 


5 .       Those who favor legalizing prostitution argue that it is a "victimless crime." [Hint]

 
 


6 .       20 to 40% of the brothel prostitutes in Nevada have tested positive for the AIDS virus. [Hint]

 
 


7 .       Pornography is considered protected free speech under the Constitution. [Hint]

 
 


8 .       Edward Donnerstein concluded from his research that it is the aggressiveness and violence depicted in some pornography, and not the sexual content that makes men more likely to express negative attitudes toward women and positive attitudes toward rape. [Hint]

 
 


9 .       The conflict perspective argues that the sex trade helps to set the boundaries for what sexual behavior is acceptable and what is not. [Hint]

 
 


10 .       In the regulation model approach to prostitution, prostitution is illegal but no active enforcement or prosecution takes place. [Hint]

 
 






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