| Revision as of 16:12, 1 June 2007 view source85.225.78.149 (talk)No edit summary← Previous edit | Revision as of 16:34, 1 June 2007 view source El Sandifer (talk | contribs)Extended confirmed users19,527 editsm Reverted edits by 85.225.78.149 (talk) to last version by WJBscribeNext edit → | ||
| Line 7: | Line 7: | ||
| ==Child pornography and pedophilia== | ==Child pornography and pedophilia== | ||
| Consumers of child pornography are generally ]s. It is argued that the widespread availability of such pornography, especially through the ], incites consumers to perpetrate acts of ] themselves. |
Consumers of child pornography are generally ]s . It is argued that the widespread availability of such pornography, especially through the ], incites consumers to perpetrate acts of ] themselves.<ref> The Guardian | 12 January 2004 (Retrieved 29 May 2007)</ref> | ||
| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 16:34, 1 June 2007
Child pornography refers to pornographic material depicting children. The production of child pornography is widely regarded as a form of child sexual abuse and as such these images and videos are illegal in most countries. Some outlaw only production, while others also prohibit distribution and possession of child pornography. Prohibition generally covers visual representations of sexual behaviour by children under a given age but may also include all images of nude children, unless an artistic justification can be provided.
Child pornography as child abuse
Where child pornography involves depictions of children engaging in sexual conduct, the production of this material will in itself be legally prohibited as sexual abuse in most countries. Although in some cases the methods used to capture may not involve coercion or manipulation, children are generally seen as below the age where they are able to effectively consent to images of them being used for sexual purposes. The profit that can be made from selling such images is seen as a factor in encouraging the original abuse that is photographed or filmed.
Child pornography and pedophilia
Consumers of child pornography are generally pedophiles . It is argued that the widespread availability of such pornography, especially through the internet, incites consumers to perpetrate acts of child sexual abuse themselves.
See also
References
- Anger at child porn sentence BBC News | 29 May 2001 (Retrieved 29 May 2007)
- Schuijer, J., & Rossen, B. (1992). The Trade in Child Pornography. IPT journal, vol. 4, 1992.
- Fetishising images spiked-liberties | 23 January 2003 (Retrieved 29 May 2007)
- Internet porn 'increasing child abuse' The Guardian | 12 January 2004 (Retrieved 29 May 2007)