Pornography is a controversial topic. Discussions of pornography incorporate issues of free speech, morality, women’s rights, sexual violence, domestic violence, and misogyny. Many people believe that images of pornography are harmful and degrading, even if the pornography is not violent. However, the issues are not as clear-cut as they seem at first glance. Many people believe that pornography has some positive benefits that go beyond any thrills it offers.
Here are some essay titles and topics to explore:
An example essay outline for a paper about pornography and rape would be:
I. Introduction
A. Studies show self-reports of likelihood to rape increase after viewing pornography
B. Rapists have blamed pornography for their actions
C. Thesis Statement: While anecdotal and research evidence show some support for the idea that pornography can lead to an increased desire to commit sexual violence, there is a lack of support for the idea that pornography actually leads to rape.
II. Studies about rape and pornography
A. Study 1
B. Study 2
C. Study 3
III. Self-reports
A. Ted Bundy
B. Jeffrey Dahmer
C. Andrei Chikatilo
IV. Conclusion
A. Restate Thesis
B. Studies
C. Self-Reports
D. Call to Action: While much research has concentrated on convicted violent offenders who commit stranger rapes, it is clear that we need more research on the impact of pornography on “date” rape perpetrators.