Chapter 8- Porn

Question 1

name or organization that advocates for legislation to combat percieved dangers of porn and obscenity

Answer 1

citizens for decency through law

Question 2

formal definition of porn

Answer 2

writing of harlots [promiscious or prostitute woman]

Question 3

pornography

Answer 3

made for the purpose of arousing exotic feelings; objective definition

Question 4

what is obscentity

Answer 4

subjective!
anything disgusting to the senses
could be abuse, war etc.

Question 5

3 standards used to identify what is obscene and pornographic in nature

Answer 5

1 . whether average person applying community standards would find it appealing to pruirient interests, so sexual interest.

2. whether the work describes or shows in an offensive way sexual conduct specifically defined by the law.
3. whether the work lacks serious literary, political, artistic or scientific value.

Question 6

majority of consumers of porn

Answer 6

married males; young; have white-collar jobs;