Pornography

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What should we think about pornography? Is it a harmless form of entertainment? It is a pillar of sexist oppression? Has pornography become sex education and, if so, what does that mean? How does pornography shape socio-sexual norms and practices? If some pornography misshapes them in ways that are harmful, could it also help to reshape them in ways that were helpful? Readings will come from philosophy, sexuality studies, film studies, sociology, and related fields. Films will be screened and discussed.