I watched Andrea Dworkin’s Testimony about the harms of pornography. I do agree with a lot of her points, although some are very crude. At one point she talks about the way in which women’s genitals are used as objects for men to view, putting make up on them, shaving them etc. This degrades a woman’s body, and makes her completely exposed to the world. Majority of these women in porn magazines and video chose that career, and comply too the photographers or directors orders. Yet, the fact that people choose to partake in these types of productions does not make them any less offensive, and degrading to females everywhere.
In porn women are used interchangeably, exploited, posed in extremely submissive and sexual positions. Some females are even made to look like little girls, which I feel is very inappropriate. Considering pedophiles do exist in this country, I feel this type of imagery would not help that issue be resolved. By pornography being produced I agree it does teach men, and even young boys that women are objects to use for their enjoyment. This can also lead to violence, sexual assaults, and rape towards women, because men become sexually aggressive and want the women to act like the ones in the porn movies or magazines. When in reality not all women want to feel submissive to a man, and do whatever they want them to do.
Overall, I feel that porn does further the problems with sexism and misogyny. There should be stricter regulations on pornography, and possibly more limits on where this type of product is sold. I do not think it would be possible to completely eradicate the production of porn from our society anytime soon, because there is a popular demand for it. We can start working towards lessening the popularity of pornography, however, by educating people on the affects of this seeming harmless entertainment product.
Yup, that is true. It doesn't not make it any less degrading to females because they "chose" to do it.
ReplyDeleteAnd another thing --- from Queer Streets-- lots of people think that transgender women choose to be prostitutes when they actually don't. They need money and can't get it by doing other things even though they have tried those other paths. They are forced to become prostitutes in order to survive.
I just wonder how many women are in the porn business because of something like this.
I agree we need to start educating people more on the affects of this harmless entertainment product. I really liked how you worded that. I also agree that there should be stricter regulations on pornography because it seems like ti is too easy to access for the youth American society.
ReplyDelete