Evidence to Support the Functionalist View of Prostitution
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There is some evidence to support the functionalist view of prostitution. Studies have shown that in certain societies such as traditional Asian societies where prostitution is prevalent, respectable women are less likely to engage in immoral sex acts. On the other hand many western societies where prostitution is less common, respectable women are more likely to engage in immoral sex acts. Social-Conflict:
Prostitution is a way for an individual to maximize their monetary intake, by selling the thing that is wanted most, their bodies. Because this power those individuals have, the government had to come in and outlaw prostitution. Conflict theorist would examine how prostitution supports the status quo and propitiates inequity between powerful groups and subordinate groups. Conflict theory would assert that the main reason why prostitution