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Should We Censor Pornography on the Web Under Feminist Theory?

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 14:35
Submitted by Betty Dodson

Dear Dr. Betty,

I recently had some interesting discussions about pornography and web censorship with somebody who is generally very liberal (and a neo-pagan) but also an Alice Schwarzer/Dworkin-type feminist and says pornography is absolutely never justifiable, among other things because sexuality is something sacred and not meant to be sold in her opinion. In my opinion anything goes as long as no one gets hurt and everything happens out of free will; therefore not all pornography is objectionable. I was wondering which arguments in favour of pornography you would use in that kind of discussion?

Concerning the censoring of pornography on the web, I said not all of the websites should be taken down even if they don't require registration, but that parents are responsible for monitoring their kid's use of the internet. After all there are plenty programs and tools available nowadays and "not knowing how to" is not an excuse in 2010 (get somebody who does know how to, or learn it - neither is difficult). What is your opinion on this?

Sincerely,

J

Dear J,

Censorship is never an answer to pictures of sex. Art like Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The feminist argument finally got down to is it pornography or erotica? This became an endless argument back in the 80's when WAP (women against pornography) splintered the women's movement. As feminists fought over the definition with no possible agreement in sight, the porn wars brought our forward momentum to a halt. It's called divide and conquer! I deal with this history in length in my sexual memoir now available on the site as an e-book and soon to be available in print.

Liberating women one orgasm at a time

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Wed, 09/01/2010 - 23:30
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Thu, 09/02/2010 - 02:49
Betty Dodson

Hi A,

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