Crime Law Soc Change

2012

DOI: 10.1007/s10611-012-9380-3

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Fighting the obscene, pornographic, and unhealthy—an analysis of the nature, extent, and regulation of China’s online pornography within a global context

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“…The production and distribution of pornographic material for profit are prohibited, and the government enforces strict censorship laws to control pornographic content [74,75]. However, there is a growing demand for pornography in China, prompting increased efforts to crack down on production and distribution [76].…”

Section: Legal Perspectives On Pornographmentioning

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Sex on Camera: A Postmodern Feminist Critique on Pornography

Castillo,

Pueyo

2023

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Pornography has been a topic of ongoing debate, particularly among feminist thinkers, regarding its implications for women's subjugation and oppression versus its potential as a means for women to express their sexuality, empower themselves, and exercise autonomy. This study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of pornography from diverse cultural, religious, and legal perspectives. Additionally, it explores the divergent feminist viewpoints on pornography, examining their respective issues and inconsistencies. On one side, anti-pornography feminists argue that pornography inherently serves as an oppressive tool that degrades and subjugates women. On the other side, pro-pornography feminists assert that pornography can empower women and facilitate the exploration and appreciation of their own sexuality. By employing these feminist perspectives, the study offers a critical analysis of pornography through a postmodern lens. Postmodernism emphasizes the importance of considering diverse perspectives based on varying experiences and conflicting narratives of women involved in pornography. In this study, the researcher distinguishes between the concept of pornography and its associated industry. As a concept, pornography is regarded as a catalyst for women's self-actualization and the free expression of their sexuality, thus representing a form of sexual liberation. However, as an industry, pornography can give rise to problems such as sex trafficking and exploitation, with women often being the victims. Consequently, the study emphasizes the need for certain boundaries or standards that prioritize women's autonomy, safety, and well-being. These limitations or standards are considered essential in enabling women to find meaning in their pursuit of self-actualization and the expression of their own sexuality.

“…The production and distribution of pornographic material for profit are prohibited, and the government enforces strict censorship laws to control pornographic content [74,75]. However, there is a growing demand for pornography in China, prompting increased efforts to crack down on production and distribution [76].…”

Section: Legal Perspectives On Pornographmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sex on Camera: A Postmodern Feminist Critique on Pornography

Castillo,

Pueyo

2023

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Pornography has been a topic of ongoing debate, particularly among feminist thinkers, regarding its implications for women's subjugation and oppression versus its potential as a means for women to express their sexuality, empower themselves, and exercise autonomy. This study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of pornography from diverse cultural, religious, and legal perspectives. Additionally, it explores the divergent feminist viewpoints on pornography, examining their respective issues and inconsistencies. On one side, anti-pornography feminists argue that pornography inherently serves as an oppressive tool that degrades and subjugates women. On the other side, pro-pornography feminists assert that pornography can empower women and facilitate the exploration and appreciation of their own sexuality. By employing these feminist perspectives, the study offers a critical analysis of pornography through a postmodern lens. Postmodernism emphasizes the importance of considering diverse perspectives based on varying experiences and conflicting narratives of women involved in pornography. In this study, the researcher distinguishes between the concept of pornography and its associated industry. As a concept, pornography is regarded as a catalyst for women's self-actualization and the free expression of their sexuality, thus representing a form of sexual liberation. However, as an industry, pornography can give rise to problems such as sex trafficking and exploitation, with women often being the victims. Consequently, the study emphasizes the need for certain boundaries or standards that prioritize women's autonomy, safety, and well-being. These limitations or standards are considered essential in enabling women to find meaning in their pursuit of self-actualization and the expression of their own sexuality.

“…Many countries are trying to address a range of legitimate issues, such as hate speech, disinformation, copyright infringing material, child pornography, terrorismrelated material, and other issues (Liang and Lu 2012). But beyond efforts to address specific types of content, many democratic nations share a concern about countries like China that remove or block access to content for political purposes (Rayburn and Conrad 2014;Zittrain and Edelman 2003).…”

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Cross-Border Data Policy: Opportunities and Challenges

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China and Globalization

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Data governance and the management of global digital data flows pose immense challenges for global governance. International digital data agreements must be embedded in revisions of the global "rules based" order that emerged out of Bretton Woods in the aftermath of World War II to manage global economic issues. In that spirit, the countries that value a rules-based global digital economy need to come together to enact new global data management rules. It is becoming more and more critical to treat data as the key driver of today's global economy. Creating new rules will require policymakers to alter their current approaches, which have led to a stalemate in making progress on frameworks for the global internet. China should revise its restrictive approach so that it can play a more constructive role in debates and negotiations between like-minded countries. On China and internet rules, if the Chinese Government retains its restrictive approach to data, AI, and digital trade, it will increasingly find itself excluded or marginalized in global discussions on digital issues. Many other countries see the Chinese approach as far from the baseline of emerging global norms and as self-serving for China from a trade perspective. KeywordsData governance • Management of global digital data • Global governance • Global "rules based" order • Bretton Woods • Rules-based global digital economy • New global data management rules • Global internet frameworks • China and internet rules

“…One context under which the Chinese authorities have imposed digital censorship has been that the concept that the Internet contains profanity-obscene and vulgar content-which is harmful to society and thus needs to be regulated (Wang, 2012). China's cyber-governance has been overreaching and proactive, characterized by a broad control over online materials, and emphasizes on building harmony while simultaneously policing dissenting opinions (Liang and Lu, 2012).…”

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Curbing profanity online: A network-based diffusion analysis of profane speech on Chinese social media

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Profanity, also known as swearing, refers to the use of foul language that is often linked to incivility. In Chinese digital space, the state government actively censors profanity under the rationale of protecting online civility. This study examines the diffusion of profanity in Sina Weibo, one of the largest Chinese social media platforms. The study applied computational methods to reconstruct the cascade networks of swearing and non-swearing posts and analyzed the network diffusion processes based on a set of structural metrics including reposting depth, width, and interlayer width ratios. Findings suggest profanity may influence the process of message diffusion, but this effect was ephemeral. Based on the understanding of diffusion processes of profanity online, this study contends the viral potential of profanity may not be as severe as the regulators claim. The discussion analyzes the extent to which content moderation efforts are necessary for the nurturing of civility online.

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