Citation

Boutellier H. Eur. J. Crim. Policy Res. 2000; 8(4): 441-457.

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(Copyright © 2000, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

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Abstract

This essay-like article explores the pornographic context of sexual violence. The analysis is based on Giddens' book about the development of intimacy and sexuality in late modernity. Sexual morality nowadays combines a tolerant mentality towards pornography and a claim for prudence in the daily relationship between the sexes. This 'schizophrenic' moral situation gives a special meaning to sexual violence, which can be seen as a realisation of pornographic humiliation and as a rude offending of the norm of equality in modern relationships. The strong consensus on the protection against child pornography and paedophile violence stems from this paradoxical situation. The radical development taking place in our sexual mentality is placed within the context of relationships that are becoming more equal, and against the background of the resulting higher standards set for partners. (Abstract Adapted from Source: European Journal on Criminal Policy and Research, 2000. Copyright © 2000 by Springer)

Sexual Violence
Pornography
Violence Causes
Sexual Assault Causes
Violence Against Women
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