Deck 14: A Sensible Antiporn Feminism

Question 1

At several points in her article, Eaton contrasts her "sensible" antiporn feminism with other antiporn feminist views. Explain the main differences between these two views. Based on how she contrasts them, explain why Eaton's view is or isn't more sensible.

Answer 1

-Correctly distinguish "sensible" antiporn feminism from other antiporn feminist views.
-Include a thesis on the alleged-sensibility of Eaton's view that's focused and appropriate given the assignment.
-Clearly and succinctly state the main argument for the thesis.
-Correctly identify and defend the argument's controversial premises using sound reasoning, well-chosen examples, insightful analogies, appeals to reasonable principles, etc.

Question 2

Eaton affirms that inegalitarian pornography is a threat to women's interests. What exactly are some of porn's harmful effects? Do you agree that these can are genuine harms even when such pornography "makes gender inequality appealing to men and women alike"?

Answer 2

-Correctly identify some of the effects that Eaton discusses (e.g., a negative change in character).
-Include a thesis on the alleged-sensibility of Eaton's view that's focused and appropriate given the assignment.
-Clearly and succinctly state the main argument for the thesis.
-Correctly identify and defend the argument's controversial premises using sound reasoning, well-chosen examples, insightful analogies, appeals to reasonable principles, etc.

Question 3

Eaton offers a consequentialist argument against inegalitarian pornography. Is her consequentialist case a strong one? Can you think of compelling non-consequentialist reasons to oppose inegalitarian pornography? Which approach to the issue do you find most promising and why?

Answer 3

-Demonstrate understanding of Eaton's consequentialist argument, as well as the difference between consequentialist and non-consequentialist reasons.
-Demonstrate the ability to weigh kinds of moral reasons against one another.

Question 4

What does "pornography," as used in Eaton's argument, refer to?

A) Violent pornography
B) Sadomasochistic pornography
C) Softcore pornography
D) Inegalitarian pornography
E) Gay and lesbian pornography

Question 5

The harms involved in pornography that Eaton is most concerned with are those affecting which group?

A) People producing pornographic films
B) Actors in pornographic films
C) People distributing pornography
D) The viewers of pornography
E) Possibly uninvolved third parties

Question 6

What potentially harmful change does Eaton worry pornography might cause in its viewers?

A) A change in character
B) A change in emotional state
C) A physiological change
D) A change in well-being
E) A change in psychological state

Question 7

A group harm against women is one that affects ________:

A) A large number of women
B) Women as a class
C) Disadvantaged women
D) Minority women
E) A small number of women

Question 8

What term does Eaton use to refer to isolated and disconnected effects of viewing pornography?

A) Singular
B) Cumulative
C) Diffuse
D) Attitudinal
E) Physiological

Question 9

An inability to distinguish coerced from consensual sex due to viewing pornography is best described as a(n) ________ effect.

A) Singular
B) Isolated
C) Physiological
D) Cumulative
E) Irregular

Question 10

An action like underestimating a woman's intellect, Eaton suggests, probably deserves what kind of a response?

A) Civil action
B) Criminalization
C) Moral condemnation
D) Capital punishment
E) State regulation or restriction

Question 11

Antiporn feminists minimally agree that inegalitarian pornography deserves what kind of a response?

A) Civil action
B) Criminalization
C) Moral condemnation
D) Capital punishment
E) State regulation or restriction

Question 12

What label does Eaton apply to a person's exposure to pornography?

A) Stage 1 Causes
B) Stage 1 Effects
C) Stage 2 Causes
D) Stage 2 Effects
E) None of the above

Question 13

What label does Eaton apply to a person's overtly sexist behavior after exposure to pornography?

A) Stage 1 Causes
B) Stage 1 Effects
C) Stage 2 Causes
D) Stage 2 Effects
E) None of the above