First published 2007
Society discourages looking at pornography and discussing it openly. The Internet has given people access to porn like never before. Debbie Nathan takes an objective stance on this widespread interest. She treats pornography as a social phenomenon worth studying. Nathan translates complex academic research into accessible language. She defines what pornography actually is and explains how it gets distributed. The book explores how porn has influenced new technologies and how those same technologies have transformed pornography itself. Nathan presents arguments both for and against pornography. She identifies who makes these arguments and examines their motivations. The author investigates the pornography industry and compares content made by women versus men. She explores why adults worry about young people consuming pornographic material. Nathan offers strategies for young people to approach pornography with critical thinking. The book sidesteps emotional reactions to deliver a measured analysis of this complicated topic.
Genres: social-issues, sexuality, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: intimate, objective, thought-provoking
Tropes: informed-consent
144 pages · Hardcover · Groundwood Books
Content warnings: explicit-sexual-content