The Pros And Cons Of Pornography

Pornography is yet another one of the controversial issues we face in the modern society. It is a well-known fact that the “sexual revolution”, which started in the 60s and 70s with magazines and videos, portrayed nudity and sexuality like never before. Pornography is any image or text designed to sexually excite or arouse. It can be conveyed through a variety of media including photographs, movies, paintings, books, live performances and the internet. It also can cover a range of subject matter. Censorship of this media might trigger a conflict between personal freedom and the public good. The central question that will be discussed is whether it is morally permissible for the government to limit or prohibit the exposure of consenting adults to pornography. Porn is legal, obscenity is not …show more content…
It's also assumed that individuals involved in making or using pornography are exercising their personal liberties and are not causing harm to others. Many opponents argue that making or using pornography is immoral and leads to widespread negative behaviors including promiscuity, unsafe sexual practices and a weakening of the family structure. Others say that men become sexually aggressive toward women and children when they experience pornography. Because porn has such negative effects on society, opponents claim it should be banned. However, there is no proof that any of those concerns are true. Pornography may affect some men who already have the tendency of an addictive behavior, much like gambling. But it cannot impact the variety of other people involved in the activity. So the study seems to show that it might trigger violent behavior in men who already have a predisposition. Although there's no clear evidence that reducing porn or its exposure could in any way decrease violence against women and