Whether our reformers admit it or not, the economic and social inferiority of women is responsible for prostitution.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Prostitution stems from economic and social disadvantages faced by women.
- In plain terms
- Women turn to prostitution because they are economically and socially disadvantaged.
- What can you take from it?
- Economic inequality drives harmful social behaviors.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives survival choices?
- How can inequality be reduced?
Another view
Individual choices and other factors also play a role in this issue.
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