Describe the nature of male prostitution. Include information regarding the types of prostitution most common to male prostitutes, arrest rates, and other problems faced by male prostitutes. Discuss the symbolic interactionist perspective to explain societal views of male prostitutes, but be sure to point out weaknesses of this point of view.
What will be an ideal response?
• The gigolo is a heterosexual male prostitute who often works at resorts, spas, or on cruise ships where he can easily meet up with lonely older women who may pay for companionship more than for sex
• Male escorts may be either heterosexual or homosexual, and increasing numbers of these escorts advertise their services and find dates online.
• Hustlers are homosexual male prostitutes who are hired by other men for sex
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In part, Congress designed the __________ to streamline death penalty appeals
Fill in the blanks with correct word
According to Pardo, the story of the "Mothers of East Los Angeles" shows that
A participatory democracy is a myth. B professional lobbyists are the most effective means for communities to protect themselves. C grassroots movements can transform political reality. D community networks are dysfunctional in an urban culture.
Rhonda does not feel comfortable that one of her 14-year-old daughter's friends is gay, and she discourages her daughter from inviting this friend to her birthday party. This is an example of ______.
A. cultural heterosexism B. structural heterosexism C. homophobia D. heterosexism
Which of the following has contributed to the shift toward the more medically centered perspective of deviance?
A. improvement in medical technology B. unhealthy diet and lifestyle C. increase in mental health problems D. growing power of the medical profession