Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The 1970 Commission on Obscenity and Pornography was implemented by President Johnson. It studied porn's effects, the traffic and distribution of porn, legal issues, and positive approaches to cope with porn. It found no evidence to support the idea that exposure to pornography is related to development of delinquent or criminal sexual behavior, and that adults should be able to choose for themselves what they view and read. The commission was criticized for not distinguishing between different types of erotica, for including homosexuals and rapists under the same "sex offenders" category, and relying on poor empirical studies. The 1986 Attorney General's Commission on Pornography was implemented by President Reagan. It started with the assumption that porn was dangerous and needed to be contained, and gathered information from people who supported restricting sexually oriented materials rather than using findings from social science. The commission came to the opposite conclusion of the 1970 commission's findings and deemed some types of pornography to be forms of sexual violence.

Question 2

What is the most common group of female sex workers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Streetwalkers 
B)  Call girls 
C)  Online sex providers 
D)  Exotic dancers 
A)  Streetwalkers 
B)  Call girls 
C)  Online sex providers 
D)  Exotic dancers A

Question 3

Which of the following statements matches findings related to pornography and sexuality?

Accepted Answer

A)  In Denmark where pornography has been legal since the 1960s, there are high rates of rape and sexual violence. 
B)  In Japan where pornography is sold freely and dominated by rape and bondage scenes, lower rates of rape are reported than those in the United States. 
C)  Women in societies that forbid or repress pornography tend to have more positions of power and be held in higher esteem than in countries that have few restrictions on pornography. 
D)  A study of four countries found that as the availability of pornography increases, the rates of rape and other sexual crimes increases rapidly. 
A)  In Denmark where pornography has been legal since the 1960s, there are high rates of rape and sexual violence. 
B)  In Japan where pornography is sold freely and dominated by rape and bondage scenes, lower rates of rape are reported than those in the United States. 
C)  Women in societies that forbid or repress pornography tend to have more positions of power and be held in higher esteem than in countries that have few restrictions on pornography. 
D)  A study of four countries found that as the availability of pornography increases, the rates of rape and other sexual crimes increases rapidly. B

Question 4

According to your text, what was an important influence on the early development of pornography?

Accepted Answer

A)  Invention of the printing press 
B)  Development of reliable postal service 
C)  Increase in the worldwide literacy rates 
D)  Early production of photography and still movies 
A)  Invention of the printing press 
B)  Development of reliable postal service 
C)  Increase in the worldwide literacy rates 
D)  Early production of photography and still movies

Question 5

If a man has received sexual services from a prostitute, what is the most likely sex act they have engaged in?

Accepted Answer

A)  Masturbation or a "hand job" 
B)  Intercourse with the female on top 
C)  Intercourse accompanied by "talking dirty" 
D)  Fellatio 
A)  Masturbation or a "hand job" 
B)  Intercourse with the female on top 
C)  Intercourse accompanied by "talking dirty" 
D)  Fellatio

Question 6

Feminists who align with the anticensorship movement are concerned that restrictions on pornography will lead to

Accepted Answer

A)  censorship of feminist writings and writings on homosexuality issues. 
B)  government regulation of the private sexual behaviors individuals engage in. 
C)  higher levels of poverty as women employed in those industries will no longer have jobs. 
D)  increased child sexual abuse because people who previously used porn as their sexual outlet will turn to children. 
A)  censorship of feminist writings and writings on homosexuality issues. 
B)  government regulation of the private sexual behaviors individuals engage in. 
C)  higher levels of poverty as women employed in those industries will no longer have jobs. 
D)  increased child sexual abuse because people who previously used porn as their sexual outlet will turn to children.

Question 7

Sexually oriented media that are considered by a viewer or society as within the acceptable bounds of decency is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  erotica 
B)  hardcore 
C)  obscenity 
D)  wild 
A)  erotica 
B)  hardcore 
C)  obscenity 
D)  wild

Question 8

During World War II, from which country were women NOT taken from their hometowns by the imperial Japanese army and put in brothels for Japanese soldiers?

Accepted Answer

A)  China 
B)  Korea 
C)  The Soviet Union 
D)  Taiwan 
A)  China 
B)  Korea 
C)  The Soviet Union 
D)  Taiwan

Question 9

A man who is hired to have a sexual relationship with a woman and receives financial support from her is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  hustler 
B)  courtesan 
C)  gigolo 
D)  brothel man 
A)  hustler 
B)  courtesan 
C)  gigolo 
D)  brothel man

Question 10

What is the legal definition of sex work in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  The act of hiring out one's body for sexual intercourse 
B)  Any sexual behavior that is sold for profit 
C)  The exchange of money or goods for erotic physical contact 
D)  The U.S. legal code is ambiguous and states have different definitions. 
A)  The act of hiring out one's body for sexual intercourse 
B)  Any sexual behavior that is sold for profit 
C)  The exchange of money or goods for erotic physical contact 
D)  The U.S. legal code is ambiguous and states have different definitions.

Question 11

Which of the following is not true of Delores French?

Accepted Answer

A)  She is a sex worker. 
B)  She is the president of the Florida COYOTE group. 
C)  She argued that a woman who sells her body for sex is comparable to a female lawyer who sells her brains to a law firm. 
D)  She left a lucrative career in sex work because she found it demeaning. 
A)  She is a sex worker. 
B)  She is the president of the Florida COYOTE group. 
C)  She argued that a woman who sells her body for sex is comparable to a female lawyer who sells her brains to a law firm. 
D)  She left a lucrative career in sex work because she found it demeaning.

Question 12

Studies have found that the more hours of television teens watch, the more likely they are to perceive that their peers are sexually active.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What statement would be most likely attributed to Kingsley Davis, a famous sociologist?

Accepted Answer

A)  It seems odd that more women do not become prostitutes. 
B)  Prostitution is the most degrading "work" that a person can do. 
C)  Since men have such high sex drive, one would think there would be more male prostitutes. 
D)  Prostitution should be regulated by the government with benefits paid to sex workers. 
A)  It seems odd that more women do not become prostitutes. 
B)  Prostitution is the most degrading "work" that a person can do. 
C)  Since men have such high sex drive, one would think there would be more male prostitutes. 
D)  Prostitution should be regulated by the government with benefits paid to sex workers.

Question 14

How does advertising influence our perceptions of gender? In what ways has the industry changed in the 21st century? Give examples to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

Goffman's review of advertising in the 1

Question 15

Streetwalking is the most dangerous form of prostitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Although done in artificial research settings, what did research findings reveal related to the influence of men's attitudes after viewing violent pornography?

Accepted Answer

A)  It decreases sensitivity toward rape victims. 
B)  It increases the desire to see more of it. 
C)  It reinforces the belief that some women like to be raped. 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  It decreases sensitivity toward rape victims. 
B)  It increases the desire to see more of it. 
C)  It reinforces the belief that some women like to be raped. 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 17

What is the main motivation for becoming a sex worker?

Accepted Answer

A)  High sex drive 
B)  Economic 
C)  Sexual and economic 
D)  Drug addiction 
A)  High sex drive 
B)  Economic 
C)  Sexual and economic 
D)  Drug addiction

Question 18

After how many years are international trafficking victims are moved into the witness protection program and granted permanent residency?

Accepted Answer

A)  9 years 
B)  7 years 
C)  5 years 
D)  3 years 
A)  9 years 
B)  7 years 
C)  5 years 
D)  3 years

Question 19

In the United States, the courtroom definition of "obscenity" includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Appeal to prurient interest. 
B)  Lack of any serious value. 
C)  Offense to contemporary community standards. 
D)  Promotion of sexual harassment or violence. 
A)  Appeal to prurient interest. 
B)  Lack of any serious value. 
C)  Offense to contemporary community standards. 
D)  Promotion of sexual harassment or violence.

Question 20

Why is historical art generally not considered pornographic?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was often used to worship gods. 
B)  It was often used for artistic purposes, such as for adorning pottery. 
C)  It often served the purpose of criticizing government. 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  It was often used to worship gods. 
B)  It was often used for artistic purposes, such as for adorning pottery. 
C)  It often served the purpose of criticizing government. 
D)  All of these are correct.

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

What is the most common group of female sex workers?

Which of the following statements matches findings related to pornography and sexuality?

According to your text, what was an important influence on the early development of pornography?

If a man has received sexual services from a prostitute, what is the most likely sex act they have engaged in?

Feminists who align with the anticensorship movement are concerned that restrictions on pornography will lead to

Sexually oriented media that are considered by a viewer or society as within the acceptable bounds of decency is known as ________.

During World War II, from which country were women NOT taken from their hometowns by the imperial Japanese army and put in brothels for Japanese soldiers?

A man who is hired to have a sexual relationship with a woman and receives financial support from her is known as

What is the legal definition of sex work in the United States?

Which of the following is not true of Delores French?

Studies have found that the more hours of television teens watch, the more likely they are to perceive that their peers are sexually active.

What statement would be most likely attributed to Kingsley Davis, a famous sociologist?

How does advertising influence our perceptions of gender? In what ways has the industry changed in the 21st century? Give examples to support your answer.

Streetwalking is the most dangerous form of prostitution.

Although done in artificial research settings, what did research findings reveal related to the influence of men's attitudes after viewing violent pornography?

What is the main motivation for becoming a sex worker?

After how many years are international trafficking victims are moved into the witness protection program and granted permanent residency?

In the United States, the courtroom definition of "obscenity" includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Why is historical art generally not considered pornographic?

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Communication and Sexuality

Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Love and Intimacy

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Adult Sexual Relationships

Sexual Expression

Sexual Orientation

Pregnancy and Birth

Contraception and Abortion

Challenges to Sexual Functioning

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hivaids

Varieties of Sexual Expression

Power and Coercion

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Exam 18: Sexual Images and Selling Sex

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

What is the most common group of female sex workers?

Which of the following statements matches findings related to pornography and sexuality?

According to your text, what was an important influence on the early development of pornography?

If a man has received sexual services from a prostitute, what is the most likely sex act they have engaged in?

Feminists who align with the anticensorship movement are concerned that restrictions on pornography will lead to

Sexually oriented media that are considered by a viewer or society as within the acceptable bounds of decency is known as ________.

During World War II, from which country were women NOT taken from their hometowns by the imperial Japanese army and put in brothels for Japanese soldiers?

A man who is hired to have a sexual relationship with a woman and receives financial support from her is known as

What is the legal definition of sex work in the United States?

Which of the following is not true of Delores French?

Studies have found that the more hours of television teens watch, the more likely they are to perceive that their peers are sexually active.

What statement would be most likely attributed to Kingsley Davis, a famous sociologist?

How does advertising influence our perceptions of gender? In what ways has the industry changed in the 21st century? Give examples to support your answer.

Streetwalking is the most dangerous form of prostitution.

Although done in artificial research settings, what did research findings reveal related to the influence of men's attitudes after viewing violent pornography?

What is the main motivation for becoming a sex worker?

After how many years are international trafficking victims are moved into the witness protection program and granted permanent residency?

In the United States, the courtroom definition of "obscenity" includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Why is historical art generally not considered pornographic?

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Communication and Sexuality

Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Love and Intimacy

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Adult Sexual Relationships

Sexual Expression

Sexual Orientation

Pregnancy and Birth

Contraception and Abortion

Challenges to Sexual Functioning

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hivaids

Varieties of Sexual Expression

Power and Coercion

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