pornography

(noun)

The explicit depiction of sexual subject matter; a display of material of an erotic nature.

Related Terms

  • heteronormativity
  • sodomy laws

Examples of pornography in the following topics:

  • Socialization and Human Sexuality

    • Pornography presents another way in which individuals are socialized towards particular sexual practices through the media.
    • Follow-up studies show that many of these individuals—in addition to female pornography viewers—attempt to incorporate the actions they witness in pornography into their own sex lives.
  • Gatekeeping

    • Censorship occurs for a variety of reasons including national security; to control obscenity, child pornography, and hate speech; to protect children; to promote or restrict political or religious views; to prevent slander and libel; and to protect intellectual property.
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