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Dolf Zillmann asserts that extensive viewing of pornographic material produces many sociological effects which he characterizes as unfavorable, including a decreased respect for long-term, monogamous relationships, and an attenuated desire for procreation.[1] He claims that pornography can "potentially undermine the traditional values that favor marriage, family, and children" and that it depicts sexuality in a way which is not connected to "emotional attachment, of kindness, of caring, and especially not of continuance of the relationship, as such continuance would translate into responsibilities"[2]
Additionally, some researchers claim that pornography causes unequivocal harm to society by increasing rates of sexual assault,[1][3] a line of research which has been critiqued in "The effects of Pornography: An International Perspective" on external validity grounds,[4] while others claim there is a correlation between pornography and a decrease of sex crimes.[5][6][7]
Controversy within Immigration
Though the debate about sex work has been considerably geared towards the exploitative side, there are still many discourse communities that argue for the benefit of women sex workers[8]. For some women, especially those who do not reside in heavily financed countries, like the United States, being a prostitute can have benefits, in terms of immigration status. In Brennan's article, Selling Sex for Visas: Sex Tourism as a Stepping-Stone to International Migration, a prostitute in the Dominican Republic discusses having a boyfriend back home while she courted her customer, and eventually agreed to marrying him. In this scenario, Andrea, was leaving the DR to move to Germany with her client-turned-husband. In return for her hand in marriage, he secured her a valid visa and promise of a new life in Germany. This scenario also offers a glimpse into the reality of sex tourism, as many Europeans of white descent, fantasize about bringing back Latin(a) lovers. The fantasy works both ways, as the women of impoverished nations often hope that prostituting themselves will lead to a better life, full of romance and prosperity. Many of these women suffer the judgments from family members and distant relatives, having been associated with the sex tourism industry. Herein lies the the problem; should these women take their chances in this risky line of work, searching for a better life, or live the life of poverty without escape? It seems as if these women are marginalized into the lesser of two evils.
Sexism through Obscurity
For some women, discrimination comes in the form of obscurity, such as keeping Black women out of the public eye. For pornography and sex work, these women are often shrouded with a veil of hyper sexuality, or otherwise not at all. Currently, the common female feels the bane of this stereotype, due to the universal pretense of this hyper sexuality[9].
Homophobia in Sex Work
Recently, LGBTQ+ communities have welcomed the creation of sex work through a homosexual lens. However, there have also been repercussions within this community due to the brutal treatment of the workers. Many producers and proponents of pornography featuring gay actors declare that this work is somehow liberating, and offers these voiceless men vocalization in popular media. However, it only serves as degradation of the eroticization of inequality. In this way, these advocates for this new line of cinema are only creating a new barrier for homosexuals to contend with[10]
- ^ a b "Report of the Surgeon General's Workshop on Pornography and Public Health: Background Papers: 'Effects of Prolonged Consumption of Pornography' (August 4, 1986)". Retrieved 3 May 2016.
- ^ Zillmann, pages 16-17
- ^ Malamuth, Neil M.: "Do Sexually Violent Media Indirectly Contribute to Antisocial Behavior?", [1], page 10
- ^ The effects of Pornography: An International Perspective
- ^ "Pornography, rape and the internet" (PDF). Retrieved 2006-10-25.
- ^ D'Amato, Anthony (2006-06-23). "Porn Up, Rape Down". SSRN 913013.
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- ^ Brennan, Denise (2004). Selling Sex for Visas: Sex Tourism as a Stepping-Stone to International Migration. Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality: An Anthology: CENGAGE Learning. pp. 243–248.
- ^ Collins, P.H. (2004). Prisons for Our Bodies, Closets for Our Minds: Racism, Heterosexism, and Black Sexuality. Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality: An Anthology: CENGAGE Learning. pp. 211–218.
- ^ Kendall, C.N. (2003). "Gay Male Pornography's "Actors": When "Fantasy" Isn't". Journal of Trauma Practice. 2: 93–114.