Promoting Awareness on the Harms of Pornography

Dr. Meagan Tyler is a Senior Lecturer in the Research Education and Development team at Australia’s La Trobe University. With nearly 20 years of experience researching the intersections of pornography, gender inequality, and violence against women, she shares her expert insights.

In this episode, she helps us understand how the normalization of pornography has been fueled by cultural shifts, technological advancements, and strategic marketing. Listeners will learn about the ways pornography influences intimate partner violence, its role in shaping unhealthy sexual norms, and how feminist ideals are co-opted to mask exploitation.

Episode Resources 

Article: Does Porn Normalize Sexual Violence in Teen Relationships?

Podcast: Consider Before Consuming Ep. 25: Carolyn West

Podcast: Consider Before Consuming Ep. 90: Taina Bien-Aimé

Coalition Against Trafficking in Women Australia

Meagan Tyler's Research Outputs