Social Effects Of Pornography
When discussing the “XXX” industry, otherwise known as pornography or the adult film industry, people tend to discuss it in hushed tones, or rather not discuss it much at all. When it comes to sex in general, America generally is uncomfortable talking about sex and topics related to it. It should come as no surprise that the porn industry is treated in a similar fashion. Pornography, according to Sullivan, was considered “sexually 'explicit' writings, still or motion pictures and similar products designed to be sexually arousing,” (Sullivan, 2012, pg.321). When talking about social stigmas and social problems dealing with pornography most people tend to talk about those who purchase or watch pornography. Those social problems could include the underage watching of porn, the fact that it can lead to a desensitization of sexual human contact, and the more aggressive and negative outlook toward women. However, there are several problems dealing with those involved in the
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Those problems can include social stigmas and negative connotations, potential dangers, and mental or health issues. Society is somewhat divided on the view of those who produce or work in the pornography industry. It deals the with the concept of obscurity and what is considered
Those problems can include social stigmas and negative connotations, potential dangers, and mental or health issues. Society is somewhat divided on the view of those who produce or work in the pornography industry. It deals the with the concept of obscurity and what is considered