Representation of body types in porn from "summary" of The Pornography Industry by Shira Tarrant
The representation of body types in pornography has been explored in depth. This exploration looks at the role of body types in pornography and how they shape the ideals of beauty. It considers the impact of these ideals on people's perceptions of themselves and the world around them.- Research has found that men's media often includes representations of body types that emphasize strong muscle tone as part of masculine embodiments of sexuality.
- The bodies of people in porn are typically lean and muscular; this can give off an impression to viewers that if they were to look like those in the film, they could have the same sex appeal or become more attractive.
- Men and women in the production tend to strive for unattainable physical goals which equate to unrealistic expectations around bodies in real life contexts.
- There has been an emergence of “alternative” pornographers who propose to create films featuring adults of all shapes, sizes, races, and colors in an effort to combat perpetuated stereotypes.
- The case is different for male actors where, according to surveys, they usually possess larger muscles than average men while the facial features remain mostly intact.
