Feminism | Feminists Should Work to Protect Pornography
In the viewpoint that follows, Wendy McElroy, author of XXX: A Woman’s Right to Pornography, contends that the traditional feminist position on pornography—the belief that pornography commodifies and exploits women—is fallacious. In reality, argues McElroy, pornography benefits women on a personal level by broadening their knowledge of sex, and on a political level by strengthening their right to free speech.
As you read, consider the following questions:
1. As stated by McElroy, what specific accusations are aimed at pornography?
2. According to the...
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Chapter 1: What Is the Status of Women in America?
- Chapter 1 Preface
- Women Are the Victims of Sexism
- Women Are Not the Victims of Sexism
- Women Face Discrimination in the Workplace
- Claims That Women Face Discrimination in the Workplace Are Exaggerated
- Violence Against Women Is a Serious Problem
- Feminists Have Overstated the Problem of Violence Against Women
- Women Are Harmed by Societal Standards of Beauty
- Women Are Not Harmed by Societal Standards of Beauty
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- Chapter 2: How Has Feminism Affected Society?
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Chapter 4: What Should the Goals of Feminism Be?
- Chapter 4 Preface
- Feminists Should Support Abortion Rights
- Feminists Should Oppose Abortion
- Feminists Should Work to Restrict Pornography
- Feminists Should Work to Protect Pornography
- Feminists Should Seek International Rights for Women
- Feminists Should Not Seek International Rights for Women
- Women’s Less than Full Equality Under the U.S. Constitution
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