Pornography

Web Filters too Restrictive? Do you believe that web filter’s are too restrictive? Web filters are too restrictive because they are blocking websites that have good information that students could use. Web filter s are to restrictive to students, because they restricting us (students) from getting to good resources. They are restricting us (students) from doing there “job” (school work). They restrict students from the information they need to get better at what they are doing. My first point…

argues that there needs to be an interpretation of the First Amendment, specifically when it comes to forms of expression such as pornography. Jacoby first states that she has received hate from feminists for her stance and comments on pornography. She asserts that this argument over pornography is no different than any other argument made about the First Amendment. Pornography is not anymore disgusting or disturbing than the other First Amendment arguments according to Jacoby. Not only are all…

Now, more than any other time in recent history, individuals have access to a nearly endless source of information and the ability to communicate with people around the world. Advancements of the Internet allows us freedom to explore and navigate between websites with a single click. However, this access brings along the debate of internet censorship, or the suppression of what can be accessed, published or viewed on the Internet by the government. In my opinion, internet censorship that is…

If a piece of art is displayed that contain nudity, then what is that thin line between the types of arts where nudity is allowed, and the one where it is censored. To answer this question, we need to understand the difference between art and pornography. The differences Nudity, or nakedness, is the state of wearing no clothing. Sexually explicit and suggestive content are intended to sexually arouse. Films contain nudity in a sexual context is common in pornographic films. On the other hand,…

Is pornography of a woman’s body really nothing more than just a picture? Do women really think men will respect them, when they can’t even respect their own bodies? Censorship in America has put a hold on exposing our nation to the nudity that art may bring, as well as the violence and religious conflicts that may come from it. First off, censoring art protects the image of women in society by censoring sexual images and pornography. Second, art censorship protects children from being exposed…

There are conflicting views on the degree of damage that access to Internet can do to our society. A large number of people claim that as more and more people become familiar with Internet, the potential of its damage grows to an uncontrollable rate. Whereas some people claim that any regulation to limit the access of Internet is an act of violation against their first amendment rights. Because in some cases there are no restriction to what can be put one the internet, what can be viewed on the…

In your Unit 3 Video Engager, you learned about the Supreme Court’s involvement in pornography and obscenity laws. First, explain how the free speech protections in the First Amendment relate to pornography and obscenity. Then, explain the three rules set out by Chief Justice Warren Burger for determining whether something is pornographic. Last, give your opinion on this three part test and whether you think it adequately balances the need for the protection of free speech with the need to…

The term ‘sexualisation of culture’ is becoming very popular and it refers to the modern idea that Western societies have become all about sex and what represents sex. Modern culture has fallen under the influence of sex discourses and pornography . This culture is reinforcing gender inequalities as it makes women be seen as promiscuous and that they don't mind being a sexual object, while also increasing the belief that men always think about sex and are perverts (Coy, 2009). When remembering…

Technology Dependency The internet is negative in many ways. The internet can keep people from being socially active in personal communication. People’s identities are ruined by social media. A girl or guy may send out a personal picture of themselves naked and it may spread worldwide. This happens quite often. Cyberbullying happens on the internet. If you think about it, getting harassed and put down can possibly ruin your life. However there are positives. Some people can use the internet to…

Did you know that “71% of teens hide online behavior from their parents”? (Porn Stats) This is the result of censorship of pornographic material. Pornographic material should not be censored because it is a major business like any other, it conflicts with one’s Constitutional rights, and because it is a hindrance to the secular development of children. Some people may argue that “censorship shelters children from ideas that may damage their moral development.” (Censorship 15) To that, others…