My view on pornography

"No man or woman was put on this earth to be hurt or humiliated in order to facilitate another persons' masturbation" -Gail Dines-

Over the years I have found myself discussing the issue of pornography with others. I personally do not approve or like pornography due to the damage it has the ability to cause. My stance is one that not many would agree with. Therefore I find myself diving further into the issue and looking at why I don't approve of it. I would never tell another person not to view pornography because I do believe in the rights of others to choose what they do in their free time. That being said the following explains why I take the stance I do.
1.) With the advance of technology pornography has become increasingly available to the public and there is a competitive edge on who can show the most disturbing, violent, raunchy picture. Pop culture shows that is is good to be a cool, liberated woman who not only tolerates pornography but is willing to join in. Women are encouraged to show more skin and be more sexy but when is showing more skin enough? At one point in history women wearing pants was considered progressive and now we walk around with mini-skirts and little tank tops on.
2.) Pornography is simply the documentation of prostitution via internet, DVD, video game, or VHS. It literally is only the technology fueled form of prostitution but one person removed. The person who makes and produces the film is just considered the pimp in this case. The producer holds the power over who gets paid what amount and what type of sexual scene should be acted out. Those who participate are simply directed what to do and have no control of the situation.
3.) Many men and women are coerced into the sex industry or given a set of circumstances within the confines of their life that turn them to pornography to survive. This is not to say that everyone is coerced, I know that some people make the choice to be in the pornography industry but their choices to engage and partake in such an industry are many times made under far less than ideal conditions and this results in significant health issues in their lives. Drugs can be rampant within the industry thus making people turn to making films in order to obtain the money they need to keep their habit.
4.) Pornography allows racism, sexism, misogyny, and violence to continue throughout our society. Pornography is mostly produced by white heterosexual males that have no consideration for the fact that they are keeping others in a class subordinate to them.

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