GSWS 100 Social media & the boundary of public/private sex Flashcards
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what is the history of “cam girl”
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- emerged when shift in technology - from 90s-early 2000s
- live streaming was new and only those who were tech say could access MAJOR SHIFT OF WHAT IT MEANS TO BE PRIVATE
- “camgirl” people who identify as women/girls and communicate with an audience through live-streaming their personal lives, including sexual activity
- new definitions for sexual ethics
2
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changing sexual ethics in a time of instant interactivity
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- private/public sex - eradicates a boundary, more instability of people wanting control
- sexual agency (act in a way to accomplish goals) vs sexual exploitation
3
Q
who were the first cam girls?
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- feminists, Jennifer Kingley –> talked about loneliness
- anacam - considered herself doing something experimental
- sexualized live-streaming for money –> offered a safer alternative for sex workers
- rise of ASMR models –> less objectifying and more sensory
4
Q
what do cam girls offer?
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- new way to think about sexual intimacy and connectivity
- Ex. Theresa Senfit. did it for 1 year and studied it
- LOTS of studies on models, but very little research on the consumers
5
Q
is this sort of live-streaming tech reproducing sexist exploitation or innovating safe and more independent sex work?
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- safer option for many sex workers, dont have to put themselves at risk when faced with danger.
- they are the ones in control of what they place online
6
Q
consumers of webcam models?
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- ira’s motivation?
- possible objectification and intimacy occur
- consent communication
- he is participating in this type of sexual intimacy
7
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takeaway 1
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- social networking and interactive media tech -poses new Qs for our understanding of sexual ethics
- “cam-modelling” shows us that interactive media can be a site of sexual agency and sexual exploitation
- shifting boundary between public and private sexual expression can create harmful situations but also new forms of intimacy and communication
8
Q
what is the panic over young people and sexting?
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- related to the pornification –> sexual predators, objectification, accessibility
- concerns over girls and young women’s use of social media (concerns of the impact)
- interaction online - new risks (more discussed) - but also opportunities and benefits (less discussed)
9
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what is the ironic legal situation
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- age of consent is 16 years, but against law to send sexual pictures under the age of 18 of producing child pornography
- even if the pics are consensual, it is criminal
- NO SPECIFIC LAWS against sexting –> the grey area of the law
10
Q
the author says to view sexting as a form of “media production”
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- to highlight importance of CONSENT
- distinguish between abusers and victims
- understand its pleasures and benefits
11
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why does sexting cause social anxiety? what are common concerns?
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- online predators - who are you sexting to?
- fear or earlier sexualization of younger people
- development of sexual assertiveness (being too assertive and placing others in danger)
12
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what are the conventional solutions that are offered?
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- refrain from sexting and telling young people to not do it, dont interact with strangers
- discourage young people from participating sexually through social media
13
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what are the consequences of conventional solutions?
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- unrealistic - they are going to do it regardless of being told not to
- shame young people for having sexual feelings
- no +ve models of sexual communication
14
Q
what are alternative solutions?
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- hasinoff - says that we view sexting as a form of “media production” to emphasize the importance of CONSENT
- and distinguish abusers from consensual participants
- this is blurring the lines between having tech in hands, but not wanting to be a “camgirl”
15
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+ alternative solutions
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- explore ways where young people can navigate sexual self-expression and interact with people they meet online
- explore how you can use social media, especially for those who are marginalized by gender, race, class - helps them communicate their desires- EXPRESS CONSENT, NEGOTIATE AND SPEAK BACK
16
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more alternative solutions
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- strengthen young people’s abilities to recognize abuse - and provide support when abuse is reported w/o stigmatizing the consensual participants
- recognize PLEASURE in sexting and encourage +ve use
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Takeaway 2
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- lots of panic surrounding young people and sexting
- solutions offered - conventional - shame them for feeling those things and restrict media
- idea to view sexting as a form of media production - emphasizes the need to model +ve and consensual online sexual interactions
