Dangerous Relationships: Pornography, Misogyny and Rape (Series on Biophysics and)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.44 (615 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0761905251 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 206 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
After defining pornography and considering the various types of pornographic material available, the author demonstrates that hatred of women is a predominant aspect of pornography, and that racist undercurrents are often exploited in visual pornography of all types. In this uncompromising volume, Diana E Russell examines the relationships between pornography, misogyny and rape, and contends that these relationships are indeed dangerous to women. She then provides a rich body of statistical evidence that supports the argume
Four Stars on time and as expected!. Guaranteed to Open Eyes It is very gratifying that someone has published such a wealth of information pertaining to the causal relationship between pornography and violence against women. While the author, Diana Russell, and I are on opposite sides of the political spectrum (she, an ardent feminist; I, an unabashed conse