Child pornography

The term child pornography (sometimes referred to as kiddie porn) generally refers to pornography featuring a child; however, the precise definition of "pornography" and "child" varies by region and country. It is widely prohibited by law, and faces the disapproval of most members of society.

Demand

Available studies show that the majority of viewers appear to be male adolescents, and many of them are minor adolescents themselves.

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According to Japanese publishers, among the mainstream audience for pornography, child pornography (legal softcore materials or simulated hardcore) is often much more popular and more commercially successful than other, more accepted varieties of porn.

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