The Marquis de Sade was arrested in 1801 for writing explicit and violent pornography.He was declared insane in 1803 and transferred to Charenton asylum,where he was permitted to continue writing.The doctors hoped that writing would provide de Sade catharsis for his violent sexual fantasies.Modern research tells us that
A) the catharsis principle is supported: Sex offenders who are exposed to violent pornography experience a decrease in violent fantasies.
B) violent pornography increases one's satisfaction with a monogamous sexual partner.
C) pornography has no effects on those exposed to it.
D) violent pornography increases men's aggression toward women.

Question

The Marquis de Sade was arrested in 1801 for writing explicit and violent pornography.He was declared insane in 1803 and transferred to Charenton asylum,where he was permitted to continue writing.The doctors hoped that writing would provide de Sade catharsis for his violent sexual fantasies.Modern research tells us that
A) the catharsis principle is supported: Sex offenders who are exposed to violent pornography experience a decrease in violent fantasies.
B) violent pornography increases one's satisfaction with a monogamous sexual partner.
C) pornography has no effects on those exposed to it.
D) violent pornography increases men's aggression toward women.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Modern research indicates that exposure to violent pornography can increase aggression towards women, contradicting the catharsis principle.

The Marquis De Sade Was Arrested in 1801 for Writing