pornography in our society
Susan Jacoby, a journalist well known for her feminist writings, and Susan Brownmiller, author of several books, are both supporters of the First Amendment, but have opposing views on the censorship of pornography. Jacoby's major claim is that any form of censorship is wrong. She believes there is no clear definition of what pornography is. Some women may see a picture of a naked woman and view it as beautiful and artful, while others may look at it in disgust and consider it degrading towards women. There is never any sort of agreement. Censorship of girlie magazines will lead to censorship on important issues such as abortion, rape, sexually transmitted diseases, and so forth. Jacoby believes pornography is protected by free speech and there can never be enough of the First Amendment. On the other hand, Brownmiller has a different point of view on this issue. She believes pornography should be put back in the closet. Her disapproval of pornography is the thought that its only purpose is to degrade and embarrass the female body for erotic enjoyment. "We are unalterably opposed to the presentation of the female body being stripped, bound, raped, tortured, mutilated, and murdered in the name
of commercial entertainment and free speech." Brownmiller is not saying she wants pornography banned completely, just out of sight. In the end, it will be left in the hands of the legislatures to decide what can or cannot be exhibited. I, too, agree with Brownmiller and the idea that pornography should be put away due to the fact that it is just too easily found, along with the great influence it has among children, teenagers, and even adults today. Pornography has become a great influence among our society. It has led the conscience of young children, adolescents, and adults to confusion between right and wrong. Every where you look and no matter what time of day, you can locate pornography as easily as adding one plus one. Pornography has gone too far and should be limited in the source of availability. Back in earlier days, pornography was not as easily found, but was easy to spot when it was found. It was trashy, cheap, and very distasteful. The female body was not portrayed in any artful sort of way. Today, practically any newsstand, liquor store, or bookshop you go to will carry Playboy, Hustler, or any other sort of pornographic magazine. These well known porn industries have made millions of dollars off of pornography. Today, they have so cleverly improved their movies and photographs confusing the public to view them wi
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Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
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