I think Sarah Estrella's article, "Our Porn, Ourselves", is refreshing. Although society sees men who watch porn as entirely normal, women who watch porn are looked down upon. Women cannot openly talk about porn the way men do, and they are taught to feel ashamed for watching porn. This all ties in with women's sexuality and how, if a women has a healthy sex life, she is a slut. I know so many boys whose parents know they watch porn, but if my parents ever saw me watching porn, I would be so embarrassed and ashamed - even though I shouldn't feel that way!
I never realized there was a divide between feminists about porn, but Estrella described two sides with completely different opinions on females and pornography. I think it's amazing that women are coming out as supporters of porn and saying that if a women wants to watch it or not watch it, either way it's her choice and we support women's rights in general. I definitely agree that no matter what, women should support each other's sexual decisions because every adult deserves to control their own sex life. Part of the Our Porn, Ourselves group's manifesto really speaks to me and sums up my opinion of women and porn, which is, "WE who believe that to tell a woman how she may or may not enjoy her sexuality in any
way is to deny that woman of her rights over her sexuality."
Overall, it is vital that women control their own lives and stand up to any kind of oppression. If you want to watch porn, it's your life and feel free to watch it!
I totally agree with you! Women watching porn is considered weird for some reason and I don't see why. Whether or not you watch porn is personal and no one should dictate what is right or wrong regarding your sexuality.
ReplyDeleteI think the double standard when it comes to porn is absurd. Boys joke about porn all the time, but if I ever said that I watch porn I would be so fiercely judged. I don't know why women are supposed to feel ashamed if they watch porn. Honestly, I think a lot more girls watch porn that would admit to it. If women want to explore their sexuality and watch porn, there is nothing wrong with that. If it is acceptable for boys and men to watch porn then it should be acceptable for girls to watch it as well.
ReplyDeleteWhile a lot of porn can be demeaning and objectifying I personally find some porn to be empowering. I really like the new view she presented. I completely agree with your post.
ReplyDeleteI feel like when dealing with the topic of sex or sexuality, women will always have a negative light shined on a "positive sex life" While men are able to brag about the quantity and quality of both their in life and on-screen encounters with sex, women are told to hide this information, almost as if they should feel ashamed. One point made here is that parents assume their sons to be watching porn, it constitutes as "normal" But why is it such an abnormal thing when the same ideas are put on a girl or women; after all sex is just as much apart of a women's life as it is a man's.
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