1. Sociological Perspectives on Pornography
Definition: The depiction of sexual behavior on such a way as to excite the viewer sexually.

2. As a Social Problem Openness of its distribution
Tendency to become concentrated in an area so that it affects whole neighborhoods
Exploitation of children in the production of pornographic materials.

3. Censorship Definition: Suppression of pornographic material
Those for Censorship Argue:
Pornography too widespread
Difficult to escape (internet; movies)
Habitual exposure is harmful

4. Against Censorship Damaging to artistic and literary efforts
Vagueness of legal definition gives subjective power to judges
Reading/viewing is private and does not harm society
If legal, educated people will become bored with it and turn to mere worthwhile entertainment.

5. Social Policy Roth vs U.S. (1975) In Detroit (1970)
Application of “community standards”
Allowed in zoned districts
In Detroit (1970)
Adult establishments had to be at least ½ mile apart