Consider Before Consuming Why Porn Exploits Instead of Empowering Women
Dec 18, 2024
Dr. Meagan Tyler, a Senior Lecturer at La Trobe University with nearly 20 years of research on pornography and gender inequality, dives deep into the darker side of porn in this discussion. She highlights how cultural shifts and technology normalize harmful narratives about sexuality. Tyler shares alarming insights on how porn influences intimate partner violence and distorts healthy sexual norms, all while feminist ideals are often misused to disguise exploitation. The conversation encourages a reevaluation of societal views on consent and empowerment, especially for women.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Pornography, Gender, and Cultural Shifts
01:58 • 7min
The Dangers of Pornography: Perceptions and Realities
09:12 • 13min
Reevaluating Masculinity Beyond Pornography
22:11 • 16min
Empowerment or Exploitation: The OnlyFans Dilemma
38:22 • 9min
Challenging the Narrative of Pornography
46:58 • 3min
Promoting Awareness on the Harms of Pornography
50:16 • 3min