The Porn Report
The Porn Report by Alan McKee, published by Melbourne University Press in March 2008, offers a thorough examination of the production and consumption of pornography in Australia. This 272-page book addresses common misconceptions about porn users and the industry, presenting a nuanced view of adult-content industries and their consumers. The authors, Alan McKee, Kath Albury, and Catharine Lumby, explore various aspects of pornography, including its portrayal in popular media and the dynamics of amateur production.
Readers will find a comprehensive analysis that challenges stereotypes surrounding pornography, such as the notion that most users are lonely or uneducated. The book delves into the realities of the adult-content market, discussing topics like the contents of Australia’s bestselling porn videos and the implications of online pornography. Additionally, it provides insights into feminist perspectives on the subject and offers guidance for parents on safeguarding their children from potential online dangers. The Porn Report serves as an informative resource for anyone interested in understanding the social aspects of pornography.
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True or false:
• Most porn users are uneducated, lonely and sad old men
• All porn is violent
• Pornography turns people into rapists and/or paedophiles
• Pornography uniformly portrays women as passive objects of men’s sexual urges
The Porn Report debunks these and many other misconceptions about porn consumers, producers and the industry at large. In the first comprehensive examination of the production and consumption of pornography in Australia, Alan McKee, Kath Albury and Catharine Lumby present a wide-ranging view of the adult-content industries and its consumers. If you’ve ever wondered what’s in Australia’s bestselling 50 porn videos and DVDs; what’s behind amateur or do-it-yourself porn; and how porn is produced and distributed, The Porn Report will not only answer your questions, but also surprise you. The authors also discuss feminist responses to pornography and provide important advice to parents on how they can protect their children from cyberstalkers and from viewing online porn. If pornography arouses, repels or simply piques your curiosity, you cannot afford to miss The Porn Report.
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