학술논문
PornographyÂ’s Value: The Perceived Value and Harms of Sexual Explicit Material for Homosexual and Heterosexual Users--Top 3 Paper, Comm Law and Policy Division.
Document Type
Conference Paper
Source
Subject
*Obscenity (Law)
*Interviewing
Pornography laws
Pornography
Sexual minorities
Self-realization
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Language
Abstract
Laws of many nations require consideration of certain kinds of value of sexually explicit material (SEM) in determinations of whether it is legally actionable. Using in-depth interviews, this study sought views of 41 Singaporeans aged 21 to 30, with a balance of heterosexual, gay male, and lesbian respondents, on the types of value and harm they perceived for themselves and their communities from SEM use. Our findings showed that the types of value legally recognized in Singapore were all perceived to be present in SEM to varying degrees. Respondents also reported some harmful effects. The findings suggest that a broader look at the value of SEM is necessary in ongoing policy debates about SEM regulation, and that SEM might contribute to individual self-realization, particularly for members of sexual minorities. ..PAT.-Conference Proceeding [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]