PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF PORNOGRAPHY AND THE DESENSITIZATION OF MODERN SOCIETY
Abstract
This paper focuses on exploring the negative impact of pornography on social, psychological,
and spiritual values of relationships, family, and marriage in terms of the Biblical perspective.
The paper intends to capture the adverse impacts associated with pornography and the serious
long-term psychological issues that arise due to exposure to pornographic content for sexual
arousal. The paper begins with a review of the history of pornography, paying attention to the
ancient erotica, medieval times, and the 20th century. The overall trend about the increasing
popularity of porn around the world is discussed in terms of the opportunities given by the
Internet. Furthermore, the paper presents statistics about the interaction of people with
pornography, including how men and women perceive it. Some other details about porn
production and distribution are also discussed. To better understand how pornography is
viewed in society, the paper involves legal foundations that are established in Asia, Western………