Chapter 38 Self Quiz

. The essentialist objection to prostitution views the commodification of sex as

an assault on human dignity.

conducive to gender inequality.

incompatible with personal liberty.

sinful.

. By Satz's lights, prostitution is wrong because of its impact on how

women perceive men.

men perceive other men.

women are perceived by both men and women.

men and women understand the importance of intimacy and long-term commitment.

. For Satz, whether the sale or use of a person's capacities in a market setting is wrong depends on

the broader implications for selfhood.

the net impact on human flourishing.

the intentions of participants.

social institutions and other background conditions.

. Which of the following ways of challenging existing gender norms does Satz not cite as a legitimate alternative to legal prohibition on prostitution?

Changes in work-related policies

Consciousness-raising groups

Civil disobedience

Education

. Satz reminds readers that in countries where prostitution is legally permitted, it is

neither more nor less dangerous for women.

closely regulated.

more dangerous for women.

cheaper.

. Satz rejects the asymmetry thesis on political grounds.

True

False

. Satz characterizes the philosopher Elizabeth Anderson as a proponent of the essentialist critique of sex work.

True

False

. According to Satz, prostitution is inherently destructive of women's dignity.

True

False

. Satz's discussion of the inequality endemic to sex work applies equally to male and female prostitution.

True

False

. Because Satz believes sex work to be immoral, she concludes that it ought to be legally prohibited.

True

False

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