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Who among the following suggested that prostitution performs such a ‘safety valve’ function threating the institution of family :
Merton
Cohen
Miller
Loser
- Option 1: Merton
- Robert Merton is famous for the strain theory but did not specifically discuss prostitution as a ‘safety valve’ for the family.
- Option 2: Cohen
- Albert Cohen focused on delinquent subcultures, especially among boys, not on prostitution.
- Option 3: Miller
- Walter Miller discussed lower-class subcultures and “focal concerns” but did not mention prostitution as a safety valve.
- Option 4: Loser
- There’s no notable sociologist by this name in this context.
Correct Answer:
- The idea that prostitution acts as a ‘safety valve’, threatening the family, was actually suggested by Kingsley Davis (not an option here). However, among the options, none are accurate.
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