Pornography
In this paper I will attempt to explore four issues. First, I will explore the definition of pornography and its prevalence in North American culture. Secondly, I will try to explore why pornography is problematic, and thirdly, I will attempt to understand why so many people (even those who should know better) use pornography. Finally, I will explore the possibility of freedom from pornography as a sexual addiction. Pornography is highly prevalent and easily accessible in our culture, and attitudes towards it are variable. Some have suggested that it is a moral (even recommending its use), while others have outright condemned it in its entirety as immoral. However, it becomes a more complex issue when we try to define what makes something “pornography”. Where is the line between Playboy and Maxim? Both contain pictures of nude women, but only on...