Consuming porn can desensitize us to violence from "summary" of The Porn Myth by Matt Fradd
Pornography can desensitize us to violence. When we consume porn, we are allowing images of violence and degradation to become normalized in our minds. This normalization can lead us to become desensitized to the suffering of others, as we start to see violence and harm as mere entertainment. As we continue to consume pornographic material, our threshold for what we consider violent or harmful can shift. What once shocked or disgusted us may now barely register as we become desensitized to the graphic and often violent content that is prevalent in pornography. This desensitization can have real-world consequences, as we may become less empathetic towards victims of violence and more accepting of harmful behaviors. Moreover, pornography often portrays violence against women in a sexualize...
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