Chapter 29 Self Quiz

. Nussbaum’s rejects the “moralistic” objection to prostitution because

it relies on ethical standards that are too permissive.

it relies on a view of sexual morality that many people reasonably reject.

it is incompatible with feminism.

all of the above

. To the argument that sex work should be legally restricted due to its associated risks, Nussbaum replies that

the degree of associated risk is irrelevant to its legality.

it should be legally permitted despite being more dangerous than most other risky activities.

it lies well within the domain of legally acceptable risky undertakings.

it should be legally prohibited because it is more dangerous than most other risky activities.

. On which of the following grounds does Nussbaum not reject the argument that sex work endangers relationships of intimacy and commitment?

We should (and do) reject the large number of arguments for criminalizing other non-ideal activities on a similar basis.

Sex work actually tends to enhance relationships of intimacy and commitment.

There is no group of women whose prospects for romantic love will be acceptably enhanced by criminalizing sex work.

One type of valued relationship does not actually remove the need for another valued type.

. According to Nussbaum, the truly important issue raised by prostitution is

the alienation of sex workers from their own sexuality.

the damage done to intimacy and commitment by the availability of sex for money.

the threat it poses to monogamous marriage.

the fact that sex work is not an option readily chosen by women who enjoy many other employment options.

. Nussbaum emphasizes the need for continued attention by international human rights groups on which aspect of sex work?

the earning potential of sex workers as compared with other working-class women

the impact of sex work on dominant relationship models such as monogamous marriage

the presence of coercion in women’s choice to pursue prostitution

the moral status of sex in the absence of intimacy and mutual personal knowledge

. Nussbaum claims that only a small minority of people at any time are reflective feminists.

True

False

. Nussbaum believes that feminist critique is a leading source of the stigma attached to sex work.*

True

False

. Nussbaum concedes that sex work offers women less autonomy over their work than does factory work or domestic labor.

True

False

. Nussbaum admits that sex work is shaped by and reinforces male dominance of women but views this fact alone as an unsound basis for criminalization.

True

False

. According to Nussbaum, the stigma around sex work is largely irrational and worthy of repudiation by feminists.

True

False

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