Dangerous Relationships - Pornography, Misogyny and Rape

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.

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. She then provides a rich body of statistical evidence that supports the argument that pornography is a cause of rape.

List of contents

PART ONE: INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS PORNOGRAPHY?
Defining Pornography
Inconsistencies in Definitions
Types of Pornography
The Contents of Pornography
The Circulation Rates for Selected Pornographic Magazines
PART TWO: PORNOGRAPHIC PICTURES AS WOMAN HATRED
Picturing Woman Hatred
What¿s in the Picture and What Does It Mean?
PART THREE: PORNOGRAPHY AS A CAUSE OF RAPE
Pornography Is No Fantasy
Males¿ Propensity To Rape
Pornography as a Cause of Rape
Theory and Research
Further Empirical Findings on Pornography as a Cause of Rape
PART FOUR: CONCLUSION
Introduction
American Public Opinion on Pornography
The Power of Pro-Porn Americans To Dominate

Summary

Examines the relationships between pornography, misogyny and rape, and argues forcibly that the victims of pornography are women everywhere.

Product details

• Authors: Diana E H Russell, Diana E. H. Russell, Diane E Russell, Diane E. Russell, Russell Diana E. H.
• Publisher: Sage Publications
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.06.1998
• EAN: 9780761905257
• ISBN: 978-0-7619-0525-7
• No. of pages: 224
• Weight: 370 g
• Series: Series on Biophysics and; Series on Biophysics and
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Marriage & Family, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Violence in Society, Sociology: family & relationships, Violence in society, Sex and sexuality, social aspects, Sociology: family and relationships, Violence and abuse in society, Ethical issues and debates, Ethical Issues: Pornography & Obscenity, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Sexuality, Rape & Sex Crimes