CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
The main issue of todays modern era is that humans are caught up in the problem of
scarcity and poverty that pushes them to engage in decadent act. The great effect of this
inadequacy leads to a state that humans, especially women, believe that no matter what they do,
even if it is immoral they dont care as long as they provide the needs of their family. Oftentimes,
women or young girls would see prostitution as an escape of reality and an easy way to resolve
to their problem. According to academic as well as public opinion there are many reasons why
women or young girls enter the world of prostitution. As stated by Dalla (2000) a prostitute by
definition is one who exchanges sex or sexual favours for money, drugs or other desirable
commodities (p. 344). Commonly, people are used to assert that sex is along with a prostitute;
as a result it is always been a controversial subject that makes individual feels uncomfortable.
This leads to an interpretation of a common person that a prostitute is a desperate woman who is
badly in need of commodities to survive. For that reason, society is enclosed by a narrow
conception that gives prostitute a lower reputation. Jens Kofod claims that, money is a primary
reason for the women becoming prostitute. Accordingly, a prostitute utilizes her body believing
that it can suffice her needs and wants since it is an easy-money profession. However, with this
state of mind, people have a negative connotation with this kind of profession. It leads to the way
people tend to put judgement to the opinions that does not undergo

CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY
Research Method
This study uses the applied-deductive method of research. The applied-deductive method
commences with an established theory or generalization and seeks to find out if the theory
applies to a specific instance, (Batoon, 2005). This methodology is applied in evaluating the
theory of primary and secondary reflection then seeks its implications to prostitution. The said
method is relevant to the study for the reason that the researchers main concern are to present
what are the implications of his concept then to drawn out a conclusion of Marcels theory of
primary and secondary reflection to prostitution. In this study, the said methodology utilize by
the researchers in knowing the theory on primary and secondary reflection. The use of the
applied-deductive method will help the researchers to understand the gathered data and the
known truths and create a comprehensive conclusion.

Scope and Delimitation

This study is utilized and applied Gabriel Marcels theory of primary and secondary
reflection to present the implication of this theory to prostitution. First, the researchers will no
longer discuss Marcels other ideas but the main discussion will focus on his idea about
reflection. The main discussion of Marcels reflection was taken from his philosophical work on
Mystery of Being. Other ideas and sources were only supplementary to the concept of
reflection. Second, this study discuss the reasons that drives the prostitutes to engage in

CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
This chapter presents a thorough discussion on relevant concepts and views brought into
the open by different authors bearing relation to this study. The related literature and studies
herein presented gave the researchers loads of information and background needed in the
development of this study.

Related Literature
Prostitution
The whole subject of prostitution is very vague and full of deceptions as the definition
itself is very complicated. Prostitution as we know it is the worlds oldest profession.
Consequently, prostitutes may be seen as engaging in the oldest occupation or trade the world
has known. The practice of prostitution existed long before the threat of AIDS and meaningful
attempts to define, decriminalize, and control prostitution. History is complete with examples of
prostitution, which was once closely associated with religious beliefs and customs. In ancient
Babylonia, most females were often required to offer themselves sexually to strangers in a
worship ceremony. Prostitution among ancient Jews was considered acceptable without any
moral condemnation; in ancient Cyprus, women became prostitutes as a prerequisite. In the
Orient prostitution flourished by 300 BC, and Greek prostitutes included high-class mistresses
and slaves (Flowers). While Mary Magdalene in the time of Jesus Christ is a well-known
prostitute who was saved from her sins.

Gabriel Marcels Levels of on Reflection Primary and Secondary Reflection and its
implication to Prostitution

By:
Tifany Joy A. Ate
Kimverly M. Azores
Claire M. Mirabete