Question 1

Which of the following would MOST likely explain why women become prostitutes? ​

Accepted Answer

Financial necessity.

Question 2

A hustler ​

Accepted Answer

A hustler contacts customers in person, often on the streets or in bars. They may or may not be a sex worker, as the term "hustler" can refer to any person who engages in shady or unscrupulous activities to make money. Being a hustler does not necessarily have anything to do with one's background or the location they work in.

Question 3

When asked "What do you need in order to leave prostitution?" what did sex workers rate HIGHEST? ​

Accepted Answer

Sex workers rated job training highest when asked what they needed in order to leave prostitution. This indicates that the ability to obtain sustainable and legitimate employment plays a crucial role in helping individuals leave the sex industry. While physical protection from a pimp, drug/alcohol treatment, and individual counseling are important considerations, job training appears to be the highest priority for sex workers seeking to exit prostitution.

Question 4

When New Zealand decriminalized prostitution . . . ​

Accepted Answer

When New Zealand decriminalized prostitution, it allowed sex workers to have more control over their work environment, which increased their safety. This change enabled them to enforce safer practices, negotiate better conditions, and seek help from law enforcement without fear of prosecution.

Question 5

Which type of prostitute faces the WORST work conditions? ​

Accepted Answer

Streetwalkers face the worst work conditions as they are subject to violence, arrests, and lack of protection or security. They also do not have the same level of control over their clients and work environment as those who work in brothels or as call girls.

Question 6

Veronica is a courtesan in Renaissance Italy. Most likely, Veronica . . . ​

Accepted Answer

Courtesans in Renaissance Italy were often well-educated, well-versed in the arts, and served as companions to their male patrons. They were expected to be charming, witty, and socially skilled.

Question 7

In Victorian Great Britain, prostitution was viewed as a . . . ​

Accepted Answer

In Victorian Great Britain, prostitution was often seen as scandalous but considered a necessary outlet for men's sexual desires, reflecting the era's double standards and moral attitudes.

Question 8

Possible benefits of legalizing prostitution include all of the following EXCEPT: ​

Accepted Answer

Legalizing prostitution is unlikely to reduce the number of people involved; it may actually increase participation due to reduced stigma and legal barriers.

Question 9

Among sex workers, Burnette found that ​

Accepted Answer

55% of sex workers had other jobs and pursued prostitution as a way to make extra money.

Question 10

Adelia offers to have sex men who picked her up on Hollywood Boulevard. Lula Mae sometimes has sex with the men she meets through an escort service, and who pay her to spend the evening with them. Compared to Lula Mae, Adelia . . . ​

Accepted Answer

Adelia is more likely to be arrested because street solicitation is more visible and often more heavily policed than escort services.

Question 11

Which one is NOT true with respect to brothels? ​

Accepted Answer

Brothels are currently illegal in some parts but not all parts of the United States. The legality of brothels varies by state and local laws.

Question 12

Prostitution is legal in some counties in ​

Accepted Answer

Prostitution is legal only in certain counties in Nevada, including but not limited to Clark County, Washoe County, and Nye County. It is illegal in all other parts of the state, as well as in the other states listed.

Question 13

Phidias is a 32-year-old male living in ancient Greece. Most likely, Phidias . . ​

Accepted Answer

In ancient Greece, prostitution was a common and socially accepted practice, and it was not unusual for men to purchase sexual services from both women and men. The society's views on sexuality were more fluid compared to modern Western standards, and relationships between men were also socially acknowledged, especially in certain contexts.

Question 14

In which of the following periods in history was prostitution viewed as scandalous but necessary to provide men with a sexual outlet? ​

Accepted Answer

During the Victorian era in Great Britain, prostitution was often seen as a necessary evil, providing a sexual outlet for men while maintaining the purity of women in the domestic sphere.

Question 15

Nancy has been arrested several times for prostitution. Most likely, Nancy . . . ​

Accepted Answer

Nancy's repeated arrests for prostitution suggest she may have limited education and marketable skills, which can make it difficult to find alternative employment.

Question 16

Angel is a sex worker. Angel . . . ​

Accepted Answer

The statement D is correct because many individuals enter sex work due to economic necessity and the difficulty in finding jobs that pay a living wage. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they make unfounded assumptions about sex workers' gender, age, and health safety, which are not universally applicable or regulated.

Question 17

Georgia used to be a streetwalker, but now she works in a brothel. Compared to when she was on the street, Georgia now is . . . ​

Accepted Answer

Working in a brothel provides a safer and more controlled environment compared to streetwalking, as brothels have security measures and regulations in place to protect workers.

Question 18

A survey of 177 porn actresses found that, compared to women of similar ages, ethnicities, and marital statuses, the porn actresses . . . ​

Accepted Answer

According to the survey, porn actresses reported having higher self-esteem, more social support, and greater sexual satisfaction compared to women of similar ages, ethnicities, and marital statuses. Option A is incorrect because the survey found that the porn actresses were more likely to have experienced sexual abuse in childhood. Option B is also incorrect because the survey found that the porn actresses had significantly more sexual partners outside of their adult film work. Option C is also incorrect because the survey found that the porn actresses were less pleased with their work hours and salaries.

Question 19

Erotic Service Providers Project argues that . . . ​

Accepted Answer

The Erotic Service Providers Project argues that laws against prostitution violate constitutional rights, including privacy, free speech, and the right to earn a living.

Question 20

T he Nordic Model is based on the perspective that . . . ​

Accepted Answer

The Nordic Model criminalizes the purchase of sexual services, viewing prostitution as a form of violence against women and a social ill.

Quiz 18: Sex for Sale

Which of the following would MOST likely explain why women become prostitutes? ​

A hustler ​

When asked "What do you need in order to leave prostitution?" what did sex workers rate HIGHEST? ​

When New Zealand decriminalized prostitution . . . ​

Which type of prostitute faces the WORST work conditions? ​

Veronica is a courtesan in Renaissance Italy. Most likely, Veronica . . . ​

In Victorian Great Britain, prostitution was viewed as a . . . ​

Possible benefits of legalizing prostitution include all of the following EXCEPT: ​

Among sex workers, Burnette found that ​

Adelia offers to have sex men who picked her up on Hollywood Boulevard. Lula Mae sometimes has sex with the men she meets through an escort service, and who pay her to spend the evening with them. Compared to Lula Mae, Adelia . . . ​

Which one is NOT true with respect to brothels? ​

Prostitution is legal in some counties in ​

Phidias is a 32-year-old male living in ancient Greece. Most likely, Phidias . . ​

In which of the following periods in history was prostitution viewed as scandalous but necessary to provide men with a sexual outlet? ​

Nancy has been arrested several times for prostitution. Most likely, Nancy . . . ​

Angel is a sex worker. Angel . . . ​

Georgia used to be a streetwalker, but now she works in a brothel. Compared to when she was on the street, Georgia now is . . . ​

A survey of 177 porn actresses found that, compared to women of similar ages, ethnicities, and marital statuses, the porn actresses . . . ​

Erotic Service Providers Project argues that . . . ​

T he Nordic Model is based on the perspective that . . . ​

Which of the following would MOST likely explain why women become prostitutes?

A hustler

When asked "What do you need in order to leave prostitution?" what did sex workers rate HIGHEST?

When New Zealand decriminalized prostitution . . .

Which type of prostitute faces the WORST work conditions?

Veronica is a courtesan in Renaissance Italy. Most likely, Veronica . . .

In Victorian Great Britain, prostitution was viewed as a . . .

Possible benefits of legalizing prostitution include all of the following EXCEPT:

Among sex workers, Burnette found that

Adelia offers to have sex men who picked her up on Hollywood Boulevard. Lula Mae sometimes has sex with the men she meets through an escort service, and who pay her to spend the evening with them. Compared to Lula Mae, Adelia . . .

Which one is NOT true with respect to brothels?

Prostitution is legal in some counties in

Phidias is a 32-year-old male living in ancient Greece. Most likely, Phidias . .

In which of the following periods in history was prostitution viewed as scandalous but necessary to provide men with a sexual outlet?

Nancy has been arrested several times for prostitution. Most likely, Nancy . . .

Angel is a sex worker. Angel . . .

Georgia used to be a streetwalker, but now she works in a brothel. Compared to when she was on the street, Georgia now is . . .

A survey of 177 porn actresses found that, compared to women of similar ages, ethnicities, and marital statuses, the porn actresses . . .

Erotic Service Providers Project argues that . . .

T he Nordic Model is based on the perspective that . . .