Effects of pornography
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| + | "With these data from a wide variety of countries and cultures, we can better evaluate the thesis that an abundance of sexual explicit material invariably leads to an increase of illegal sexual activity and eventually rape (e.g., [[The Early Window: Effect of TV on Children and Youth|Liebert, Neale, & Davison, 1973]]; [[Sexuality, Pornography, and Method: 'Pleasure under Patriarchy'|MacKinnon, 1989]]; [[Theory and Practice: Pornography and Rape|Morgan, 1980]]). Similarly we can now better reconsider the conclusion of the [[Meese Commission]] that there exists "a causal relationship to antisocial acts of sexual violence and . . . unlawful acts of sexual violence (Meese, 1986; pp. 326)." Indeed, the data we report and review suggests that the thesis is myth and, if anything, there is an ''inverse'' causal relationship between an increase in pornography and sex crimes." --''[[The Effects of Pornography: an international perspective]]''[http://www.hawaii.edu/PCSS/biblio/articles/1961to1999/1999-effects-of-pornography.html] (1999), [[Milton Diamond]] | ||
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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. | + | The '''effects of pornography''' on individuals or their [[sexual relationship]]s differ from person to person, and are often unclear. [[Pornography]]'s association with [[addiction]], for example, has been studied, but [[pornography addiction]] is not an officially recognized condition. While some [[literature reviews]] suggest that pornographic images and films can be addictive, insufficient evidence exists to draw conclusions. With regard to examinations of the possible effects on [[domestic violence]], [[rape]] and [[child sexual abuse]], several studies conclude the liberalization of pornography in society may be associated with decreased rape and other [[sexual violence]] rates, suggest no effect, or are [[inconclusive]]. |
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| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | *[[Correlation does not imply causation]] | ||
| + | * ''[[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 | ||
| + | *[[Religious views on pornography]] | ||
| - | == See also == | ||
| * [[Meese Report]], 1986 U.S. Attorney General's Commission on Pornography | * [[Meese Report]], 1986 U.S. Attorney General's Commission on Pornography | ||
| * [[President's Commission on Obscenity and Pornography]], 1969, United States | * [[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 | * [[Committee on Obscenity and Film Censorship|Williams Committee]], 1979 U.K. Committee on Obscenity and Film Censorship | ||
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"With these data from a wide variety of countries and cultures, we can better evaluate the thesis that an abundance of sexual explicit material invariably leads to an increase of illegal sexual activity and eventually rape (e.g., Liebert, Neale, & Davison, 1973; MacKinnon, 1989; Morgan, 1980). Similarly we can now better reconsider the conclusion of the Meese Commission that there exists "a causal relationship to antisocial acts of sexual violence and . . . unlawful acts of sexual violence (Meese, 1986; pp. 326)." Indeed, the data we report and review suggests that the thesis is myth and, if anything, there is an inverse causal relationship between an increase in pornography and sex crimes." --The Effects of Pornography: an international perspective[1] (1999), Milton Diamond |
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The effects of pornography on individuals or their sexual relationships differ from person to person, and are often unclear. Pornography's association with addiction, for example, has been studied, but pornography addiction is not an officially recognized condition. While some literature reviews suggest that pornographic images and films can be addictive, insufficient evidence exists to draw conclusions. With regard to examinations of the possible effects on domestic violence, rape and child sexual abuse, several studies conclude the liberalization of pornography in society may be associated with decreased rape and other sexual violence rates, suggest no effect, or are inconclusive.
See also
- Correlation does not imply causation
- 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
- Religious views on pornography
- Meese Report, 1986 U.S. Attorney General's Commission on Pornography
- President's Commission on Obscenity and Pornography, 1969, United States
- Williams Committee, 1979 U.K. Committee on Obscenity and Film Censorship
