is pornography morally permissible?

The issue of pornography has been debated and argued among many about its effects on morality and society. The questions most raised are is pornography moral or immoral and what defines it as such. Also, what makes something be seen as pornographic and therefore immoral. Often when someone brings up the subject of pornography they often envision something dark and seedy which in no way could ever be justified as virtuous. However, there are others who see it’s as being a healthy outlet and without harm to others.

Two people who have “chosen” to be there and who get pleasure out of it. However, to me it seems that pornography itself is buying into censorship. BY not honestly showing the female side to sexual desires and pleasure, pornography is in itself being censored. It is not the act of sex and sexual p... ... middle of paper ... ... and say that the story of Adam and Eve is sexist as well. But blaming pictures, and other things is not the way to end the controversy.

Introduction Pornography is a controversial subject all around the world. Part of its appeal is its taboo nature. It has been argued that pornography is harmful. Porn is an underground market that is more or less legal but is it harmful? An article written by Diana E.H. Russell in “Dangerous Relationships: Pornography, Misogyny, and Rape” argues that it is.

With the evidence provided, it seems that pornography can create the implication that rape myths are true, victims should be blamed, and women are powerless, however it is the few that go beyond this and act upon these urges that are the problem. An average person has the required inhibitions to stop themselves from committing sexual violence, even if they have warped views of blame for the incident. The view that pornography perpetrates sexual crimes should not be the definitive perception as many functioning adults can consume pornography with out their lives being completely destroyed as those against pornography would have someone believe. As with all things, people will abuse and become addicted. It is not the item 's fault itself, but rather the amount, improper education and the individual

), it also has its drawbacks, like people who go online to lie and deceive (and possibly harm) other people, companies or individuals who can gain access to the personal information of a lot of people, and pornography. To look more closely at pornography, it is important to realize that there are some people that look as pornography is immoral or wrong in and of itself, and then there are those who aren’t so much against pornography in general, but are against the easily accessible material over the internet that can be viewed by young children with just the click of a mouse. [1] However, no matter what views people have toward it, porno... ... middle of paper ... ...gnize. Things like these could go a long way in combating things like pornography. Many people might feel that much of the information provided to them in this paper is opinionated.

Pornography is regarded as immoral and downright filthy by the people. It denies human dignity and often stimulates the user to violent acts (Beahm 295). Therefore, pornography and violence are correlated. It trivializes the human beauty and converts it into commercialized slime (Beahm 295). Moreover, the consumption of pornography can lead to a detrimental addiction and the consumer can become a slave to it (Beahm 297).

Mr. Sharpe while entitled to his Charter rights and freedoms is limited since the possession of child pornography is harmful to society. Furthermore, the collective perception of society views child pornography as a heinous crime and can destroy the social fabric of society. As a result, the court would rule in the favor of the broader society as children are at risk due to their vulnerability. Furthermore, criminal activities that endangers children re-enforces social solidarity and morality in a population. To prevent social disorder and chaos in society the need to punish deviance behavior is necessary, especially those involving

Exclusivists view art and pornography as an ideological polarity which can be ‘convincingly’ distinguished in many ways. The classic exclusivist claim lies in the fundamental immorality of pornography, which, as “an instrument of exploitation and imprisonment,” is antithetical to art. Representing sexual acts in a manner degrading to women, pornography is criticised for perpetuating the myth that rape is appropriate behaviour. It is this, which has prompted anti-porn feminists to warn of the causal link between pornography and violence. With representations of women enjoying such primitive acts, the regressive influence of pornography “erodes ones moral character.” Support for the ethical distinction between the two is provided by Gracyk who renders the defining feature of pornography to be the attitude that a representation itself expresses towards its subject-matter.

MacKinnon feels that some pornography should be illegal. Her reason for this view is not that she finds it offensive, but rather that she considers it as a form of sexual discrimination. There are many different views on pornography ranging from the belief that it is harmless fantasy all the way to it being a prime factor of the deterioration for society. MacKinnon says that pornography subordinates women and institutionalizes male supremacy. She even goes so far as to say that it is a political practice.

No Need to Censor Pornography Pornography is often considered an ugly word and possibly an ugly act. The pictures and words of pornography can be vulgar and degrading to many of us, but is it the evil of all things? Is it, and it alone, responsible for sexism, rape, racism, battery, and child abuse? No! The media is loaded with many sexist, racist, violent material, and most of it is not considered pornography.