Question 1

Explain how the courts define pornography and obscenity. Be sure to include the specific criteria used to distinguish each.

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Question 2

In what ways do television and movies influence our perceptions of gender? Give examples to support your answer and include references to information from your textbook.

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Question 3

Describe characteristics of Generation M. Be sure to cite some examples of specific findings from the Kaiser Family Foundation study about Generation M. How could these characteristics influence sexuality development of this generation?

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Question 4

What are some things the U.S. government is doing to help protect victims of trafficking? Be sure to cite specific information from your text.

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Question 5

Describe the historical, cultural, and societal implications for the statement, "One person's pornography can be another person's erotica."

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Question 6

Identify what factors research has found motivate people to hire sex workers.

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Question 7

Sex trafficking is primarily an international problem with only a small percent of trafficking occurring in the United States.

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This statement is false. While sex trafficking is a global issue, a significant amount of trafficking also occurs within the United States. According to the U.S. State Department, there are believed to be tens of thousands of individuals trafficked annually within the country.

Question 8

Describe two studies that were cited in your text related to the harmful effects of pornography. How do they inform our understanding of the potential influence of pornography on a person's views and attitudes about sexuality?

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Question 9

Identify the pros and cons of legalized sex work.

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Question 10

Name the two commissions on pornography and explain the findings of each. What were the criticisms of each respective commission?

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Question 11

There are currently no federal laws in the United States to protect victims of sex trafficking.

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The United States has federal laws to protect victims of sex trafficking, including the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) and the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act (JVTA).

Question 12

Discuss two common ways that women become victims of sex trafficking and explain the methods that traffickers use to control their victims.

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Question 13

Vaginal intercourse is the most request "service" of female prostitutes.

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Question 14

The majority of prostitutes report that they enjoy their work.

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There is no consensus among prostitutes about how they feel about their work, and many have reported negative experiences such as physical and mental health issues, violence, and exploitation. It is important to recognize that engaging in prostitution often comes from a place of desperation and lack of viable economic alternatives, rather than from personal choice or enjoyment.

Question 15

Streetwalking is the most dangerous form of prostitution.

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Streetwalking, or soliciting clients on the street, exposes prostitutes to a higher risk of violence, arrest, and the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.

Quiz 18: Sexual Images and Selling Sex