Pornography examination is one of the types of cultural or sociocultural examination. This classification is based on the fact that the subject of analysis (pornography) refers to cultural objects, and the influence of pornography on society and society’s attitude towards this phenomenon lies in the sociological sphere. The main reason for imposing a ban on the production and distribution of pornographic materials is to protect children and adolescents from the undesirable influence of pornography on their psychological health, social adaptation and upbringing.
Attitudes towards pornography in different countries are ambiguous. In a number of countries (Brazil, New Zealand, Spain) pornography is permitted; only the sale of pornographic materials to persons under 18 years of age is prohibited. Brazil even strictly stipulates the use of condoms by male actors. In Mexico, pornography is legal, but sales and display to persons under 18 are prohibited. In some countries (Israel, Sri Lanka) pornography is prohibited. The harshest attitude towards pornography is in China, where the death penalty (execution) is provided for the distribution of pornography. The governments of Holland, Germany and Austria are most lenient towards pornography. In the UK, the showing of pornographic and explicit erotic scenes is prohibited, even on pay cable channels. However, Britons have access to satellite television and can also subscribe to magazines from other European countries. As for Russia, in our country there are no laws regulating the methods of legitimate distribution of pornographic materials. Accordingly, any production, advertising and sale of pornography is illegal. Any distribution of pornography among children is punishable.
The line between pornography and works of erotic art is quite thin and shaky. The main accusation against pornography is the particular cynicism of the depiction of the genitals and the process of copulation. Cynicism refers to a special disregard for the norms of public morality (cultural values, considerations of decency), expressed in a defiantly dismissive form. Signs of pornography also include a detailed and self-explanatory image (description) of the genitals.
The examination of pornography acquired significant weight after the Federal Law of December 29, 2010 No. 463-FZ “On the protection of children from information harmful to their health and development” came into force on September 1, 2012. Legislation defines signs according to which pornographic materials can be identified. These include:
- Deliberately naturalistic images or descriptions of genitals and/or sexual intercourse.
- Explicit sexual nature of the actions depicted in the material.
- Sexual acts performed on an animal.
What is porni
If we rely on the literal translation, the term “pornography” consists of two parts, the first of which is “fornication”, and the second is “to describe”. Initially, this word was used in some types of art and described the life of women of easy virtue.
This term is quite subjective. And what is commonly called explicit porn in some countries, in others this genre does not raise any objections at all.
And, nevertheless, any obscene images or descriptions of sexual activities aimed at achieving sexual arousal are usually called porn.
What legal framework governs the examination of pornography?
There are several areas regulating the examination of pornography.
In the Russian Federation, criminal article 242 (“Illegal distribution of pornographic materials and objects”) of the Criminal Code is established for the distribution, production, trade in film and video products, printed publications and objects containing pornography. The minimum punishment provided for in the article is a fine in the amount of 500 to 800 times the minimum wage. The maximum penalty provided for in the article is 2 years of imprisonment. Distribution of pornographic materials involving persons under eighteen years of age is punishable by imprisonment for up to six years. Distribution of pornographic materials involving persons under fourteen years of age is punishable by imprisonment for up to eight years.
Article 135 (“Depraved acts”) of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation is often qualifying together with Article 242 of the Criminal Code.
Article 18 of the Federal Law of December 29, 2010 No. 463-FZ “On the protection of children from information harmful to their health and development” regulates the preparation of an expert opinion on issues of accessibility for children of the content of information in the object under study.
Article 41 of the Federal Law of May 31, 2001 No. 73-FZ “On State Forensic Activities in the Russian Federation” states that forensic examination can be carried out not only in state organizations of a forensic nature, but also by other persons with special knowledge in the relevant area.
Types of porn2
As befits any genre, porn has its own classification. Namely:
- Softcore or light porn are videos with a meaningful plot that avoid direct demonstration of genitals. Sexual intercourse in such films is simulated by actors.
- Porn itself is a genre in which you can see scenes of a sexual nature without censorship.
- Hardcore or hardcore porn are films that openly show scenes of sexual violence.
Facts about porn3
With the widespread use of porn, XXX movies have become a hot topic of discussion. Below we will tell you about 5 shocking facts that you may not have heard of before.
- Women are turned on by sex with primates.
Researchers from Northwestern University showed men and women porn videos of a variety of subjects. And they came to the conclusion that women experienced persistent arousal precisely when watching lesbian scenes and videos with monkeys.
- The main part of the body that men focus their attention on when watching porn is the face.
Just think, but the breasts are significantly inferior to the pretty face, on which obvious excitement can be read.
- Hormonal drugs affect the behavior of women.
Kinsey Institute researchers came to the conclusion that women who do not take oral contraceptives focus all their attention on the genitals when watching porn, while those who take oral contraceptives prefer to look at the interior and appearance of the actors as a whole.
- All men do this.
A researcher from the University of Montreal was preparing a report on how porn affects men's sex lives. But to form a control group, he needed to find men in their 20s who had never watched porn... and he couldn't find any.
- Many people are introduced to porn at a fairly early age.
According to a study from the University of Montreal, boys start watching porn as soon as they turn 10.
Methods for conducting examination of pornography
To determine the presence of pornographic content in controversial material, experts use the methods of their field of knowledge or science. Here is a short list of the main methods of examining pornography:
- Visual.
- Cultural. They are used to establish the artistic value of a controversial object, the attributes of a work of authorship, etc.
- Psychological. Using psychological methods, it is possible to identify the impact of a controversial object on the consciousness (subconscious) of the consumer. Psychology has accumulated many methods that are effective in research of this kind: for example, surveys of control groups.
- Experimental. Designed to study the perception of controversial materials in specially created conditions.
Why do people watch porn4
People watch porn for a number of reasons. Some people prefer to do this in splendid isolation, while others prefer to do it exclusively with a partner. What prompts a person to once again open the treasured video tab – we’ll look at it below.
- Porn awakens the imagination. In other words, a person projects everything he sees on the screen onto himself. Thus, his sensations at the moment of self-satisfaction are enhanced threefold.
- Banal curiosity. This is especially acute when it comes to amateur porn. Whatever one may say, people like to have sex. And I like to watch how others do it.
- Diversity. Most people cannot stand monotony in food or clothing. So why not diversify your sex life by watching exciting porn from time to time?
- Erotic fantasies. Some people who have a heterosexual orientation occasionally while away their time by watching a film about same-sex relationships. Or they prefer to watch hardcore porn with BDSM elements. And this does not mean at all that they will certainly want to repeat everything they saw in real life. This is how they give free rein to their innermost erotic fantasies.
- Secondary interest. It often happens that one of the partners regularly insists on a certain type of sex. And if the second is not able to fully satisfy the needs of the first, then watching porn can partially quell sexual interest in a specific topic.
- Porn excites. For a number of different reasons (for example, problems at work, stressful situations, cooling of feelings) some people notice problems with libido. It is watching porn together that allows you to tune in to the right wave and regain your sexual desire.
- Sexual enlightenment. Young people often turn to porn as some kind of scientific manual that will make them a sex guru. However, you should always take into account the fact that porn, filmed under the strict guidance of the director from several takes, and real sex life have few similarities.
- As an alternative to sex. As a result of problems in the sexual sphere, some people seriously prefer watching porn films instead of real sex.
- Real addiction. Scientists from Cambridge in their recent research have drawn parallels between drug addiction and regular viewing of porn. It turned out that both addictions have a huge number of common features. Therefore, at the moment when an innocent hobby develops into a daily need, it is necessary to immediately seek advice from specialists.
Pornography Endangers Children
The Prosecutor General's Commission accurately defines the obvious fact that pornography harms children: “Perhaps the greatest harm done by non-violent pornography is to children... These materials... cause harm when they fall into the hands of children. It is completely wrong to teach children through these materials that sex is commercialized and that sex can be devoid of all love and exist outside of marriage.”
The most disgusting type of pornography is child pornography. Commission o.
Why do people go into porn5
In a 2012 article published in the International Journal of Sexual Health, James D. Griffith, Leah T. Adams, Christian L. Hart and Sharon Mitchell asked 176 porn actresses to describe the reasons they entered the profession. Below are the categories of responses along with their percentages.
- Money – 53%;
- Sex – 27%;
- Attention – 16%;
- Fun – 11%;
- Related industries – 7%;
- Dating – 7%;
- Randomness – 6%;
- Creative self-expression – 5%;
- Personal growth – 4%;
- Didn’t like the previous job – 4%;
- Coercion – less than 1%.
Some people look down on women who work in the porn industry, but you need to understand that this is their choice. And all porn stars have their own reasons for getting into the industry.
Here's what the porn stars themselves say about it:
- Vicky Vette, 50 years old
“I just wanted to be wild and crazy. I lived in a small town. I felt limited, constrained and constrained! I felt like I needed to get out. I was criticized and punished for the way I looked, even when I was dressed modestly. I was already a swinger then, so it wasn’t difficult. I'm done with hypocrisy."
- Missy Martinez, 29 years old
“I went to a porn casting as a fan with my boyfriend. People came up to me and asked who I was and if they could take a photo with me. I had big breasts - I'm 37E - and a dress, everyone thought I was an adult star. I honestly never thought about acting, although I watched XXX films. That jolt of approval made me change my mind, and voila! And here I am, seven years later!”
- Jessica Drake, 41 years old
“I danced when I went to school, I wanted to travel and become an artist. During this time, I met people involved in this industry - directors, actors, cameramen and makeup artists - and realized that I was passionate about this business. I visited the set and was really impressed. I made my first film about six months later.”
- Tasha Reign, 26 years old
“I got into porn for many reasons. Firstly, I have always been an exhibitionist - I love my body and pose easily in front of the camera. Secondly, it didn't feel like work, it more like something I could just do for free. It may sound silly, but the adage is true: “If you find your job fun and can make a good living at it, then it's the right job for you.” On top of it all there is fun, freedom, passion and much more."
Why porn is a lie6
“Porn is a big lie!” says director Seymour Butts. Porn actors are not superheroes at all, with ideal appearance and unbridled desire. In reality, viewers only see a small part of what actually happens. Butts spoke about six shocking revelations about the porn industry.
- A huge penis in reality does not cause great delight among women. Rather, most of them would prefer a partner who is average in size and does not cause them as much pain.
- A sex marathon lasting several hours is nothing more than well-edited footage. The filming process can last up to 10 hours and include a huge number of breaks (naturally, not included in the frame).
- The apparent spontaneity in porn is a well-planned move by the director. No actress begins sexual intercourse (especially anal) without careful preparation. Which, of course, always remains behind the scenes.
- The overwhelming majority of porn actors derive pleasure from the fee, and not from filming porn. Therefore, you should not envy the hot ladies and gentlemen in the frame - masterfully simulating an orgasm is their direct responsibility.
- Real squirting is a huge rarity on set. In the vast majority of cases, porn actresses quite successfully use special flasks filled with water.
- STDs are common among porn actors. Despite regular medical examinations and the use of contraceptives.
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Conclusion
The evidence and scientific data available to us show that the production and consumption of pornography causes serious harm to society and the individual.
Pornography destroys human souls and destroys personal and public morality.
Pornography destroys families and breeds violence against women.
Pornography encourages rapists and serial killers to commit terrible crimes.
Pornography also destroys its participants, “actors” and “models.”
Notes:
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Final Report of the Attorney General's Commission on Pornography. Nashville, Tenn.: Rutledge Hill Press, 1986. p. 39.
Right there. p. 41.
Right there. p. 42.
Right there. p. 44.
Right there. p. 45.
Right there. p. 66.
"A Report on the Use of Pornography by Sexual Offenders," Federal Department of Justice, Ottawa, Canada, 1983.
Silber, M.H., and Pines, A.M. "Pornography and Sexual Abuse of Women," in Sex Roles, Vol. 10, pp. 857–868, 1984.
Cline, V. B. Pornography's Effects on Adults and Children. New York: Morality in Media, 1999 edition. p. 8.
Final Report of the Attorney General's Commission on Pornography. Nashville, Tenn.: Rutledge Hill Press, 1986. pp. 232–236.
Right there. p. 242.
J. Dobson, interview with Ted Bundy in Florida State Penitentiary, January 24, 1989.
"Inside the Mind of Jeffery Dahmer", APBNews.com, August 10, 2000.
First porn movie7
It is safe to say that the appearance of the first porn film practically coincided with the appearance of the first “live” picture. However, it is worth considering the fact that in those years it was quite easy to end up in jail for an innocent kiss in a public place, not to mention the widespread distribution of erotic films. They were broadcast exclusively in closed gentlemen's clubs and brothels.
The feature film, claiming to be the first porn film, was released in 1896. “Mary Goes to Sleep”, a silent work by French director Albert Kirchner, created a sensation despite the fact that its duration was only 7 minutes. It was followed by “The Widow Jones” and “The Kiss” - films that caused an angry reaction from film critics and were characterized as “spectacles not typical for a normal person.”
Films that more or less claimed to be porn only began to appear in 1910. Among the most famous of these are In the Evening (1910), Free Ride (1915) and Satyr.
Society's attitude towards porn8
Society was divided into two warring camps. Supporters of the first do not see anything reprehensible in porn, while the second are clearly skeptical and firmly believe in the significant harm to the porn industry.
Proponents of a negative attitude towards porn are especially fond of drawing parallels between the passion for XXX films and the increase in sexual crimes. However, research results on this topic are too contradictory. Experts are sure of only one thing for sure: watching porn at an early age entails negative consequences for the fragile psyche.
Some denominations, based on religious beliefs, even consider this activity to be one of the most terrible sins. And the facts about the dangers of porn addiction are a good reason to fight the porn industry.
People who actively support the promotion of pornography to the masses usually cite the following advantages of this genre:
- Porn is one of the best means to combat sexual complexes and problems.
- Thanks to porn films, a person can get much-needed sexual release at any time.
- Pornography is an excellent solution to the demographic problem, because watching adult films stimulates sexual arousal. And, as a result, it directly affects the number of sexual acts in married couples.
There is a third category, these are people who take a neutral position on this issue. They are quite loyal to the products of the porn industry, not promoting them, but at the same time not expressing their dissatisfaction.
Who conducts the examination of pornography?
A lawyer can define pornography as written in the law, but does not have the right to establish the presence of pornography in a controversial subject. To determine whether an object is pornographic or contains elements of pornography, an expert with the necessary knowledge in the field of social and cultural sciences is invited. The examination of pornography can be carried out by one art expert or by commission. In difficult cases, during a repeated examination, as well as if it is necessary to attract the knowledge of specialists from other fields, a commission is convened to determine the pornographic nature of the content of the controversial material. The pornography examination commission may include the following specialists:
- art critics;
- psychologists;
- specialists in their field of medicine (sexopathologists, psychiatrists, etc.);
- specialists from the field of pedagogy;
- sociologists;
- artists;
- specialists in the field of cinematography, video and television.
The conclusion of the expert commission serves as evidence in court. Moreover, the court may not take into account the expert opinion on the examination of pornography if it considers the composition of the commission incomplete. For example, when examining film products, the expert commission should include a specialist from the relevant field. The conclusion of one sex therapist will not be enough to be taken into account in court.
