According to Kingsley Davis,a Manifest Function of Prostitution Is That

question 38

Multiple Choice

According to Kingsley Davis,a manifest function of prostitution is that it:

• A) provides a sexual outlet for men who cannot compete in the marriage market.
• B) protects the bargaining position of married women.
• C) increases sexual crimes of violence.
• D) keeps many women off the streets.

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Definitions:

Healthy Sense Of Skepticism

This entails adopting a questioning attitude towards knowledge, facts, and opinions to discern the truth and avoid being misled.

Claim

Refers to the statement that the maker of the argument is seeking to show to be true or probably true.

Unwarranted Expertise

Claims of knowledge or skill in a particular area without sufficient evidence or justification.

Conflict Of Interests

A situation in which a person's or entity's vested interests could potentially influence their duties or decisions in a biased manner.