We read this article today and wanted to know your thoughts on the issue?
The author notes that: "Recent research shows that acts of aggression against women are a commonplace – indeed expected – part of the porn narrative...The research found that physical aggression was present in 88 per cent of scenes. Of these, there was an average of 12 aggressive acts per scene. In addition, name-calling occurred in about half of all scenes."
What effect do these films have on viewers? Are films such as these desensitising us to the issue of sexual violence?
Read the article and let us know what you think.
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