Exam 19: Commercial Sex

Which characterizes the most typical customer of prostitutes?

The clients of prostitutes are often called

Throughout recorded history, the major motive for prostitution has been

Some men who are compulsive users of prostitutes suffer from a complex where they see women as either sinners or saints.

Compare and contrast the following terms: obscenity, pornography, and erotica.

Prostitution is illegal throughout the United States, except for parts of Alaska.

Unlike female prostitutes, male prostitutes

A "fluffer" is

In cities and states where prostitution is illegal,

In a study of Canadian prostitutes, only about 20% could be diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Call girls will usually see far fewer clients than streetwalkers, but will charge far more.

Some men who are compulsive users of prostitution suffer from a stereotyped view of women known as the

Attempts to market visual erotic materials to women have been largely unsuccessful.

In 1873, the anti-obscenity bill passed by the United States Congress was called the

In the late 1960s, some feminists attempted (unsuccessfully) to join forces with ____________ in an attempt to try to ban pornography.

It is estimated that for every client arrested for attempting to buy sex, up to 50 women in prostitution are arrested.

Typical male customers of female prostitutes have difficulty forming any sexual relationships with women who are not prostitutes.

Give examples of what an obscenity is, and what it is not.

It is controversial whether or not prostitutes in legal brothels are treated fairly by brothel management.

What is erotica? Give examples of what erotica is, and what it is not.