Dec 21, 2009

Pornography | For Further Discussion

Chapter 1
1. Lisa Palac—who works in the pornography industry—argues that pornography is not harmful to individuals and society. In your opinion, do Hall’s personal experiences with pornography strengthen or weaken her argument? Explain.

2. The National Coalition for the Protection of Children and Families argues that obscenity harms society. In your opinion, does the legal definition of obscenity make clear the difference between “hard-core” pornography which is not protected by the First Amendment and other pornography which is protected? Point to...