Pornography

     Porn has become part of so many lives whether it is watched, preformed, or subliminally influenced the culture we live in. Porn can sometimes be tricky to define. For now, we will call them sexually explicit images or videos. Webster dictionary defines pornography as “the depiction of acts in a sensational manner so as to arouse a quick intense emotional reaction. the pornography of violence” (Webster). According to some statistics, 64 percent of men view porn intentionally at least once a month, and about 31 percent of women the same (Militant). In 2015, it was estimated that 4.9 billion hours were spent worldwide watching online porn (Militant). Needless to say, porn has been a part of so many lives. There are questions that we must consider knowing that it has become so prevalent. Important questions to consider might include: What ideas are being introduced or reinforced in the pornography? If we watch it so much, how might it be effecting our relationships, and how we interact with others in society? How might it be effecting us phytologically? Behind the scenes, is this an industry we should be supporting? What do those in the industry say? The evidence stacks up against porn. Studies have been done that show pornography has supported rape culture, effected ones sociological and psychological interactions negatively   even common beliefs that it will help sex life and relationships can easily be disproven. Porn may not be all it’s cracked up to be, hiding so many evils deep within the way it’s produced and the effects it has on its viewers. It’s just evermore clear that what glitters isn’t always gold. 

Work cited

"Pornography." Merriam-Webster. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 10 Apr. 2017.

"New Survey of Porn Use: Men and Women Watching in Startling Numbers." Church Militant - Serving Catholics. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Apr. 2017.