Study & Research Pornography

This Study Guide consists of approximately 153 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Pornography.
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Study & Research Pornography

This Study Guide consists of approximately 153 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Pornography.
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1. Lisa Palac—who works in the pornography industry—argues that pornography is not harmful to individuals and society. In your opinion, do Hall’s personal experiences with pornography strengthen or weaken her argument? Explain.
2. The National Coalition for the Protection of Children and Families argues that obscenity harms society. In your opinion, does the legal definition of obscenity make clear the difference between “hard-core” pornography which is not protected by the First Amendment and other pornography which is protected? Point to specific wording in the legal definition to support your argument.
3. Julia Wilkins claims that the media exaggerate the extent of Internet pornography in order to sell magazines and newspapers. On the other hand, Mark Laaser draws on his own experience with pornography to argue that cyberporn is a serious problem. In your opinion, what are the advantages and disadvantages of...

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