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What is prostitution?
What is prostitution?
- The act of engaging in romantic activity with someone for payment
- The act of engaging in sexual activity with someone for payment (correct)
- The act of engaging in sexual activity without payment
- The act of engaging in romantic activity without payment
Why is prostitution illegal in most countries?
Why is prostitution illegal in most countries?
- Because it is a personal choice
- Because it is often associated with human trafficking and exploitation (correct)
- Because it is a victimless crime
- Because it is a legal grey area
Who are the people that are often involved in prostitution?
Who are the people that are often involved in prostitution?
- People who have no other means of income
- People who have a criminal record
- People who are addicted to drugs
- People who had a decent life and education but were probably abused as children (correct)
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Study Notes
Definition of Prostitution
- Prostitution is the practice or occupation of engaging in sexual activities with someone for payment.
Illegal Status of Prostitution
- Prostitution is illegal in most countries due to various reasons, including moral and ethical concerns, as well as the exploitation and objectification of women and marginalized individuals.
- Many countries criminalize prostitution to prevent human trafficking, forced sexual labor, and other forms of exploitation.
Individuals Involved in Prostitution
- Sex workers, including women, men, and non-binary individuals, are often involved in prostitution, either voluntarily or involuntarily.
- Traffickers, pimps, and other exploitative individuals may also be involved in the prostitution industry, often using coercion, force, or deception to recruit and control sex workers.
- Clients, who are typically men, engage in prostitution by purchasing sexual services from sex workers.
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