Pornography

:This article is about pornography, material created with the purpose of sexual arousal. For alternate uses, see pornography (disambiguation).

Anti-pornography movement

Main article: Anti-pornography movement

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Criticisms of pornography come from three directions: conservatism, religion, and feminism. Religious conservatives decry pornography because they see it as immoral; sex is reserved for married couples, and pornography is thought to lead to an overall increase in what they consider to be immoral behavior in society. Lust caused or directed through pornography may be interpreted as an indication of dissatisfaction with a spouse and is demurred by many religious teachings (Christianity, Islam). Feminist critics generally criticize pornography as degrading to its subjects, and an example of a male-centered objectification of women.

Related Topics:
Conservatism - Religion - Feminism - Lust - Christianity - Islam - Feminist - Objectification

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The French philosopher Michel Henry calls pornography a collective profanation of life in his book Incarnation, a Philosophy of the Flesh.

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Critics from both groups have sometimes expressed belief in the existence of "pornography addiction". While almost any human behavior can be taken to the level of an addiction and there are several popular 12-step programs for people who believe they may have this or other sexually related addiction problems -- many charge that the concept of "pornography addiction" is frequently raised not because it is scientifically sound but because it creates links between pornography and deviant behavior in the public mind.

Related Topics:
Pornography addiction - Addiction

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