Does pornography take advantage of women?
- Thread starter Perryman93
- Start date
Recommended Videos
I've heard it proposed that the porn industry frequently decieves young women, telling them that acting in a porno flick will work like a stepping stone for a legitimate acting career. However, I've never actually looked into any evidence to support this claim, so I wouldn't be able to say if its a viable argument or not.
However, I do think it seems unlikely that every woman who has ever participated in porn was decieved. The fact is that our society, despite all the advances we've made, still is not ready to accept that females can be every bit as sexual as males; so female sexuality is deplored. Those in strongest opposition to porn tend to be Christian fundamentalists, and that really shouldn't be a surprise at all. If you take your morals from a book with as much mysogyny as the Bible has (and for those who haven't taken the time to read it, there's a rediculous amount of mysogyny in the Bible), then of course you'll be unwilling to accept that a woman could live the pornstar life and be happy with it.
In the sense that pornography could objectify women, the fact is that is probably does. However, people who view porn also understand that they are indulging in a fantasy, and while it is possible that some people might not be able to seperate this from the actuality of life, most people understand that women are not objects.
However, I do think it seems unlikely that every woman who has ever participated in porn was decieved. The fact is that our society, despite all the advances we've made, still is not ready to accept that females can be every bit as sexual as males; so female sexuality is deplored. Those in strongest opposition to porn tend to be Christian fundamentalists, and that really shouldn't be a surprise at all. If you take your morals from a book with as much mysogyny as the Bible has (and for those who haven't taken the time to read it, there's a rediculous amount of mysogyny in the Bible), then of course you'll be unwilling to accept that a woman could live the pornstar life and be happy with it.
In the sense that pornography could objectify women, the fact is that is probably does. However, people who view porn also understand that they are indulging in a fantasy, and while it is possible that some people might not be able to seperate this from the actuality of life, most people understand that women are not objects.
If it's voluntary? No. If not? Then it's rape, and yes. There isn't much I have to say on this besides that.
Ah, that is true. Well, I was operating under the perfect world assumption that there was no outside influences involved. Outside of the perfect world theory though, yeah. Your argument is the best.ix_tab said:
The women choose to star in said pornography, exploiting the sexuality of hetrosexuals and lesbians.
Generally they chose to be in the pornography, and generally they get paid. In these instances I fail to see how it's taking advantage of women. Why would it just be taking advantage of women anyways? Surely if it's taking advantage of women, it takes advantage of men too, or am I missing something?
Anyways, if they chose to be a part of it, and they get money for being a part of it, simply put: no.
Anyways, if they chose to be a part of it, and they get money for being a part of it, simply put: no.
Seriously, why does she assume the woman is the only one being exploited maybe a guy could be the exploited one for a change. What is her definition of exploitation in porn? Is it because the man is fucking the woman? I have seen a woman fucking a man and he certainly didn't look like he was being exploited.
i dont think any one is arguing that these people are the top of there class, or that porn is empowering woman, at least im not. and again, i do beleave some porn is unneeded abuse. but i agree with your sister. skanks need jobs too.ix_tab said:Short answer: yes.
Long answer: The sex industry is based around demeaning women. Despite the ridiculous rumours, people do not get into the sex industry because they like to bang, they get into it because they need money fast, and they don't have qualifications.
There are many porn directors who aren't creepy sleezeballs, who respect their actresses and actors and create interesting alternative porn, where you can nearly guarentee that the majority of them aren't off their tits on various stimulants.
And there are many who are just gross human beings.
Anyone who really wants to argue on the side of porn, look at gonzo porn, and tell me that after that you feel that porn empowers women.
On the other hand, my little sister offered this justification for the porn industry, which makes me laugh every time, then reprimand myself: SKANKS NEED JOBS TOO, ERINNA
Thank you, little sister for your helpful remarks.
I'd say that it seems alot more common for MEN to be getting taken advantage of.
Ever seen Bangbus? Even though its acting, how embarrasing would it be to be the guy in the vid who cant maintain an erection or hold back their climax long enough for the professional actress?
And also, women are payed much higher than men for the same roles.
Sure, maybe Tina Topless's Daddy didn't love her, and she takes some whiskey before a scene (they serve alchohol, along with food sometimes), but hey, its her choice.
Ever seen Bangbus? Even though its acting, how embarrasing would it be to be the guy in the vid who cant maintain an erection or hold back their climax long enough for the professional actress?
And also, women are payed much higher than men for the same roles.
Sure, maybe Tina Topless's Daddy didn't love her, and she takes some whiskey before a scene (they serve alchohol, along with food sometimes), but hey, its her choice.
Can't remember who said it exactly, but woman pornographer once said:
''We're not exploiting women, we're exploiting middle aged men with credit cards''
Though most people who have watched significant amounts of porn on the net will probably have seen at least one scene with suspect motivation from the girl.
''We're not exploiting women, we're exploiting middle aged men with credit cards''
Though most people who have watched significant amounts of porn on the net will probably have seen at least one scene with suspect motivation from the girl.
i dunno, there wasn't really a point i was just laughing at someone's stupidityInternet Kraken said:
Thing about pornography (other than child) its a choice, The girl has no clue what shewas talking about. Plus its the guys right to look at pornography
Credit Cards? Ha! They must not realize we can just download the preview clips from hub websites. Tee hee hee.Crabid said: