Exam 18: Sexual Imagery and Selling Sex

Why might an ancient Peruvian create a figurine depicting masturbation and fellatio as funeral offerings? 

Adult sexual themes first became common on television in the 1960s.

What event led to pornography becoming more tolerated in Canada? 

Discuss the link between sexual abuse and female sex work.

Explain how the courts define pornography and obscenity.Be sure to include the specific criteria used to distinguish each.

Using Latin to describe sexual acts is an example of paternalistic behaviour among the educated upper classes in 18th and 19th century Europe.

What event preceded the beginning of the golden age of pulp fiction? 

What determines whether a piece of pornography involves "undue" exploitation of sex or sex combined with crime,horror,cruelty,or violence? 

There is more opposition to pornography in Canada than in the United States.

In the U.S.,what is NOT included in the courtroom definition of "obscenity"? 

According to the text,what kind of sexual behaviour is most often reinforced by television shows? 

Current laws require the use of condoms during filming of pornographic films.

Name the two commissions on pornography and explain the findings of each.What were the criticisms of each respective commission?

In what ways do television and movies influence our perceptions of gender? Give examples to support your answer and include references to information from the text.