CH.15 --- PORNOGRAPHY & PROSTITUTION & HUMAN TRAFFICKING
True or False : According to the Sexuality Education Information Council of the United States (SIECUS), pornography can be educational and erotic, as long as it is not harmful and does not include children.
True
How common is human trafficking?
4,500-17,500 estimated number of people trafficked into the US each year
What is different about the pornography industry today than years ago? A. The porn industry today is much more violent, degrading and objectifying (of women) now B. The porn industry today is much less violent, degrading and objectifying (of women) now C. The porn industry today is very similar to how it was years ago D. The porn stars are paid more money today than years ago E. More people watch pornography now than years ago
A. The porn industry today is much more violent, degrading and objectifying (of women) now
What country produces and generates the highest profits from pornography? A. United States B. Australia C. Italy D. China
A. United States
The signs of being addicted to pornography and/or sex (any behavior really) include all of the following EXCEPT: A. You know your use of pornography is unhealthy and causing problems, but you are able to modify it according to your schedule B. You obsess about sex and have a compulsion to have sex with random people whenever the opportunity occurs C. You watch online pornography even though it causes you to miss class, be late for work and interferes with your relationships. D. You feel a loss of control when you turn on the computer, and end up spending hours watching porn E. You can't admit you have a problem although you have sex with different people often and sometimes don't practice safer sex.
A. You know your use of pornography is unhealthy and causing problems, but you are able to modify it according to your schedule
How did the pornography study affect the married couple? A. There were no changes in their relationship throughout the study B. Both partners experienced changes in their attraction toward each other throughout the study C. The husband experienced significant changes toward his wife, but the wife did not experience any changes in attraction and was supportive throughout the entire study D. The wife experienced significant changes toward her husband, but the husband did not experience any changes in attraction, and enjoyed participating in the study
B. Both partners experienced changes in their attraction toward each other throughout the study
The results of the two men exposed to some type of pornography for 30 days were: A. Not consistent with the university study that indicated significant changes occurred in college students' views about sex, violence and women after consistently viewing pornography B. Consistent with the university study that indicated significant changes occurred in college students' views about sex, violence and women after consistently viewing pornography C. Not consistent with the university study that indicated no significant changes occurred in college students' views about sex, violence and women after consistently viewing pornography D. Consistent with the university study that indicated no significant changes occurred in college students' views about sex, violence and women after consistently viewing pornography
B. Consistent with the university study that indicated significant changes occurred in college students' views about sex, violence and women after consistently viewing pornography
What have the professionals who believe pornography can be addicting state they have found in their research? A. Pornography is violent, but there are no significant changes in the body that indicate that watching porn is addicting B. People who frequently watch pornography show chemical changes in the brain similar to drug addicts getting high, making the risk of addiction high C. People who frequently watch pornography can only become addicted to hard core (XXX) pornography D. Pornography can become addicting if there is constant exposure starting from an early age (typically 11 years old)
B. People who frequently watch pornography show chemical changes in the brain similar to drug addicts getting high, making the risk of addiction high
Why is it difficult for the government to fully censor pornography? A. All pornography is different and too difficult to standardized B. The First Amendment rights to freedom on speech C. Pornography is not harmful, so there is no reason to censor it D. Pornography generates much money that the government needs
B. The First Amendment rights to freedom on speech
What is the correlation between crime rates in areas that have sexually oriented businesses (SOBs)? A. There is less crime in areas that have SOBs because criminals have an outlet B. There is more crime in areas that have SOBs C. There is no difference in crime rates between areas that have SOBs and those that don't have SOBs
B. There is more crime in areas that have SOBs
Porn stars and strippers have the potential to make a lot of money. What are the risks associated with working in this industry? A. They will eventually age out of it because people only want to see young people strip and have sex B. They often get addicted to drugs and alcohol because stripping and having sex with random people changes a person's psyche and makes it difficult to deal with reality C. They will lose their job if they do not consent to violent acts of sex with multiple people D. They will get bad reviews by the movie critics and clientele
B. They often get addicted to drugs and alcohol because stripping and having sex with random people changes a person's psyche and makes it difficult to deal with reality
What is the average age of first time pornography viewing? A. 18 B. 21 C. 11 D. 9 E. 16
C. 11
How does the pornography industry circumvent obscenity laws? A. Pornography has proven to not be obscene B. The money that pornography generate is used to pay off politicians to ignore the problem C. 1st Amendment rights to freedom of speech D. Pornography is educational, even for children if viewed in the right context
C. 1st Amendment rights to freedom of speech
You just caught your young son watching porn on the Internet. What would be the most appropriate way to handle the situation? A. Get angry and restrict him from all Internet use B. Allow him to watch it by himself because porn can be educational and it's likely that this is not the first time he has ever viewed it. If he has questions later, try to answer them as best as possible C. Control your emotions, explain that porn is often fake, dramatized and violent and that it is an inappropriate source of sexual information at his age. Then, provide more age-appropriate sources of sex information D. Control your emotions, but explain that porn in wrong and restrict him from all Internet use E. Sit down and watch it with him, and explain it as you go through the video together
C. Control your emotions, explain that porn is often fake, dramatized and violent and that it is an inappropriate source of sexual information at his age. Then, provide more age-appropriate sources of sex information
Who is at highest risk for being abducted into the trade?
Children's
The two men who were exposed to some type of pornography for 30 days experienced: A. No significant changes in their views about sex, violence and women B. Some small changes in their views about sex, violence and women, but nothing significant C. Sexual addiction and divorce D. Significant changes in their views about sex, violence and women
D. Significant changes in their views about sex, violence and women
George thinks to himself, "I know if I go online, I will watch pornography, and I know my partner will be very upset." But, he ends up going using the computer and watching pornography anyways. Why can he not control his addictive behavior? A. He is weak and has no will power B. He has been watching too much XXX pornography, which is more addictive than mainstream pornography C. He struggles with mental illness, which is exacerbated by the continued use of pornography D. The continued use of substances or behaviors cause changes in the brain responsible for cravings and pleasure, which creates intense urges that overpower logical thinking
D. The continued use of substances or behaviors cause changes in the brain responsible for cravings and pleasure, which creates intense urges that overpower logical thinking
Why could pornography be viewed as a public health issue? A. It is too accessible to minor children B. Millions of people watch too much porn C. Married couples prefer to masturbate to pornography rather than have sex with their partners D. There is enough research that shows pornography is just as addicting as drugs
D. There is enough research that shows pornography is just as addicting as drugs
What is "boyfriending" mean?
Enticed into the lifestyle by a pimp who offers them love, attention, and material goods ("boyfriending in") and then forced into sex slavery
What was the used as the independent variables in the pornography study? A. Watching pornographic videos on DVDs or online B. Visiting strip clubs C. Viewing pornographic magazines D. Masturbation E. All of the above F. a, b & c G, a, c & d
F. a, b & c
What is the difference between human trafficking and prostitution?
Human Trafficking : is when (young) victims are forced into sex slavery Prostitution: is (typically) consensual sex performed by adults for money
What are some barriers to stopping human trafficking?
N/A
What are some similarities between human trafficking and prostitution?
N/A
What are some solutions to reduce this epidemic?
N/A
What does the lifestyle entail?
N/A
Why is it difficult to escape the trade?
N/A
What are some pros and cons to legalizing prostitution?
PRO —— Creates additional tax revenue to be withheld from women's health care Would free up law enforcement agents to finally win that war on drugs Saves us from any chance of a modern reimagining of Risky Business Probably a little easier than convincing everyone to stop CON —- Sex is wrong With legalization of marijuana and gay marriage, news outlets can't afford to lose another source of endless debate Clients will still be terrible people
What are some countries, such as Switzerland and Germany, doing to make prostitution safer?
Prostitution Booths