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This 15 page paper presents both sides of the pornography issue. It argues that pornography may be a social problem, but also addresses questions that come up such as where to draw the line. Issues concerning sexual addiction, child pornography, the reality or mythology of snuff films and whether or not pornography degrades women, is included. Class factors are also discussed. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
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know what it is when I see it " (qtd. in Itzin, 1995,p.20). And while some have come up with definitions, it is really difficult to draw lines. When is
something pornographic? Catherine MacKinnon is probably the most outspoken feminist in this subject area. Together with Andrea Dworkin, she created what is called "The Antipornography Civil Rights Ordinance"
(Dworkin & MacKinnon, 1998). This 1992 ordinance was prepared for the Judiciary Committee of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (1998). By reviewing the text, it may help to define pornography,
at least in terms of one end of the spectrum. The definition of pornography, as contained in the ordinance is "a concrete description of the materials the pornography
industry makes and sells: graphic sexually explicit materials that subordinate women and others. It is not a description of any ideas pornography expresses.... this definition is not restricted to violent
material. This is because the violence of pornography is not limited to materials that show violence. Women are coerced into materials that show no violence.... Pornography showing no violence is
violently forced on women and children" (Dworkin et al 1998, p.PG). While pornography is often recognizable, and certainly not limited to forced acts, how do people feel about it?
Opinions are mixed. Table-dancing or lap-dancing, for example, is something that has become popular of late (Sweet, 1998). Dr. Sidney Crown suggests that there has been an explosion of
explicit sexuality as people have challenged social codes and ethics more than ever before (1998). Crown reports a great cultural shift that occurred during the 1990s (1998).In some way, pornography
is now more acceptable. This change is also noted in other aspects. The film and television ratings, and what is appropriate or inappropriate for children, has dramatically changed. Network and
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