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Consider Before Consuming

How the Porn Industry is Connected to Sex Trafficking

Aug 16, 2023
Donna M. Hughes, an expert in sex trafficking, discusses the connections between the porn industry and sex trafficking. The podcast explores the use of force, fraud, and coercion in porn production and compares violence scenes in mainstream films and porn. Hughes and Dr. Mari Irvine analyze the definitions of sex trafficking and consent in the porn industry, challenging the notion of pornography as a contractual agreement. The importance of reducing the demand for exploited sex and pornography to combat human trafficking is emphasized.
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  • The production of mainstream porn can involve sex trafficking, creating a symbiotic connection between the two industries.
  • Combatting sex trafficking requires addressing the demand for sexually exploitative content, including pornography.

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Interconnection between sex trafficking and pornography

The podcast explains the connection between sex trafficking and pornography, highlighting how the production of pornography can exploit individuals in desperate situations. It is emphasized that sex trafficking involves commercial sex acts through force, fraud, or coercion, and that the tactics used in the pornography industry often fall under these categories. The podcast draws a distinction between pornography and mainstream media, noting that unlike in mainstream film production, the acts depicted in pornography are not simulated but actually happen to the individuals involved.

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