Disruption of Porn

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Brittany Fourman

Uncovering Pornography

Being exposed to internet pornography within the ages of 12-17 will have a negative impact on the child that leads to problems during adult hood. Pornography is a visual representation of sexuality which distorts an individual's concept of the nature of conjugal relations. The literal definition of pornography according to the merriam-webster dictionary is: the depiction of erotic behavior (as in pictures or writing) intended to cause sexual excitement. (Merriam-Webster Dictionary) This, in turn, alters both sexual attitudes and behavior. Pornography negatively affects the individual's happiness, self-esteem, the user's family life and their future marital status.

This erotic behavior has led to a dispute involving whether or not the government can legally prohibit citizens from publishing or viewing pornography, or if it would be considered an unjustified violation of basic freedoms. (West, Caroline) The fact that this topic is of debate at a national level entails that it must be negative.

But the struggle western society has is, determining to what extent sexual advancements are to be classified as pornography. If a woman was to expose an ankle or a knee in most cultures it would be seen as obscene and risqué. Cultural identities are changing; America once had the same modest values but now has grown into to a much looser society. Presently, every western culture has a different value of sexuality for men and women and the line is becoming thinner and thinner as to what is considered acceptable and what is not. Pornography in current America is being displayed via internet, videos, and movies and through print sources. Men and women are being exposed to sexual content not only intentionally but also unintentionally. The internet contains all the information one person could ever require, at just the click of a button.