ANT-2301 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Softcore Pornography, Meese Report, Lyndon B. Johnson
Document Summary
Most sexual representations throughout history had a specific purpose. Pornogrpahy oprtrays sexuality for its own sae; some create it, others try to stop it. Began in mid-18th century when it began to become a separate sphere of life and the printing press was invented. Erotica is sexual representations that are not pornographic, depends on the observer. Tv and film: stereotypes, sex, and the decency issue. Tv greatly influences the modern american outlook towards life. Sanitizes and edits the world it displays. In sexual situations, real life issues such as contraception, stis, morality, sexual dysfunctions, and regret are rarely discussed. Most major networks increased sexual content during primetime. 77% of shows, 6 episodes per hour. 70% of shows contain some sexuak content- shows average 5 sexual episodes per hour. 11% of primetime shows refer to sexual risks and responsibilities. Media rarely depicts the 3 c"s of responsible sexual behavior- commitment, contraceptives, and consequences.
