Diverse Ethical Analysis Essay

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Rovere Sailsman
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Dr. Jeffrey Nall
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Diverse Ethical Analysis Essay Pornography; a word that is and still remains to be one of the most controversial and highly discussed topics in today’s culture. Like any other debate, there are always two opposing sides to an issue. Along with this prevalent discussion, there are individuals who view pornography as a source of entertainment, a form of artistic/sexual expression, and also as a basis of “harmless” sexual gratification. While others, the opposing side of pornography, happen to view it as degrading, obscene, and vulgar. Among these claims, there are still large amounts of conflicting individuals who see pornography as a patronization of the individuals involved …show more content…

Being one of the top grossing industries in the world, pornography has become a major influence in today’s culture. In turn, it has not failed to provide the global community with graphically, dehumanizing sexual content, along with the exploitation and degradation of women. Pornography serves no benefit; the only conceivable benefit that this industry seems to convey is the large profits being gained by those who have distributed its malicious content. The Pornographic industry relies solely on its customers; without them the demand of this multi-billion dollar production would disintegrate. In its works, male supremacy is enforced, while the female role is substantially exploited and dehumanized. She is treated as an object rather than a human …show more content…

While, a male performer makes half of that salary. In addition, they may also conclude that women are the prominent figure in pornography. Some might also argue that, men are also being exploited in these films. To support this claim, one may go the route of elaborating on male gay porn and how both roles portrayed in the film are being

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