Section outline

  • October 6

    Feminism and Pornography: The Porn Wars and their Legacy

    Read:

    • Excerpt From Dennis Altman’s Global Sex, Chapter 7“The New Commercialization of Sex: From Forced Prostitution to Cybersex”p. 106-121 AND Chapter 9 “Squaring the Circle: The Battle for “Traditional” Morality,” p. 138-156.
    • Peggy Ornstein, Boys and Sex,“Chapter 2: If it Exists, There is a Porn of It,”p. 39-71.
    • Watch Documentary prior to class: The Money Shot: The Pornhub Story https://www.netflix.com/watch/81406118?source=imdb  Note: film includes visual images and discussions that might be offensive to some viewers.  Please be judicious about using public spaces when viewing.  It is not required but, if you would like to read the NYTimes Article, "The Children of Pornhub" mentioned in the film the link is here.  Read essay prompt due next week for questions to keep in mind while viewing.  IF YOU HAVE NETFLIX AND ARE WILLING TO HOST PLEASE SIGN UP HERE!  ALSO ADD YOUR NAME IF YOU ARE GOING TO COME AND VIEW.

     Due: Reading Summary of either Chapter 7 or 9 for all students

    In class discussion of the evolving feminist and queer critiques/acceptance of pornography, the changes within the industry and “ethical” porn.  In class resource: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-love/a42637997/ethical-porn/