In the Middle Ages, how did society treat prostitution ?
Correct answer: D. All of the Above
- A. prostitution was considered problematic but legal
- B. the Church opposed prostitution on moral grounds
- C. prostitution was considered a solution to epidemics of rape
- D. All of the Above
Explanation
Medieval society often treated prostitution as a tolerated but morally problematic practice; the Church condemned it while some authorities considered it a lesser evil that could reduce sexual violence. These apparently conflicting attitudes make all three statements applicable.
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