pornography
Pornography Statistics - Breaking into small groups, have students work on specific topics (one topic per group) such as:
- Does pornography desensitize people to rape?
- It is associated with deviant/aggressive behavior?
- Does pornography affect attitudes towards women?
- How does pornography effect sexual arousal both mentally and physically?
- How has pornography changed in the last 50 years?
- How does pornography affect the brain? See p 23-24 Navigator.
Through their research, have each group develop a “pornographic statistics” sheet. Using their creativity and imagination, students will then write these “pornographic statistics” in a handout form for distribution for the rest of the class. They need to keep in mind that, although these are factual statistics, they need to catch the reader’s interest and attention.
Effects of Pornography (PSA Campaign) - Working in small groups, students can develop a Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign addressing the effects (physical and psychological) of pornography on Amercian culture. These PSAs could focus on some or all of the ideas listed above. Students should make a visual of their PSA, such as, a poster with slogan, pamphlet, TV advertisement, etc. The groups should create a message that is directed to a teen audience. Groups can then share their PSA campaigns with the class through oral presentation or have groups hang or post their PSAs around the room allowing the other students to see their work and their message.