Effects of pornography
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+ | Research concerning the effects of [[pornography]] is concerned with multiple outcomes. Such research includes potential influences on [[rape]], [[domestic violence]], [[sexual dysfunction]], difficulties with [[sexual relationship]]s, and [[child sexual abuse]]. Viewers of novel and extreme pornographic images may become [[Drug tolerance|tolerant]] to such images, which may impact sexual response. Currently, there is no evidence that visual images and films are addictive. Some studies support the contention that the viewing of pornographic material may increase rates of sexual crimes, whereas others are either inconclusive, suggest no effect, or conclude the liberalization of porn in society may be associated with decreased rape and sexual violence rates. | ||
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+ | == See also == | ||
+ | * [[Meese Report]], 1986 U.S. Attorney General's Commission on Pornography | ||
+ | * [[President's Commission on Obscenity and Pornography]], 1969, United States | ||
+ | * [[Stanley v. Georgia]], U.S. Supreme Court case that established a right to pornography | ||
+ | * [[Committee on Obscenity and Film Censorship|Williams Committee]], 1979 U.K. Committee on Obscenity and Film Censorship | ||
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Research concerning the effects of pornography is concerned with multiple outcomes. Such research includes potential influences on rape, domestic violence, sexual dysfunction, difficulties with sexual relationships, and child sexual abuse. Viewers of novel and extreme pornographic images may become tolerant to such images, which may impact sexual response. Currently, there is no evidence that visual images and films are addictive. Some studies support the contention that the viewing of pornographic material may increase rates of sexual crimes, whereas others are either inconclusive, suggest no effect, or conclude the liberalization of porn in society may be associated with decreased rape and sexual violence rates.
See also
- Meese Report, 1986 U.S. Attorney General's Commission on Pornography
- President's Commission on Obscenity and Pornography, 1969, United States
- Stanley v. Georgia, U.S. Supreme Court case that established a right to pornography
- Williams Committee, 1979 U.K. Committee on Obscenity and Film Censorship