About the Panel

This purpose of this panel is to educate the student body in three general areas of research: the relationship of pornography to violence against women, the objectification of women/ artistic self-expression debate, and the consequences (both positive and negative) of society’s current attitude towards pornography on those who are associated with the industry. More specifically, we hope to address issues of recent campus-wide concern such the effect of pornography on instances of sexual assault within college communities, and the health and well-being of sex-workers in a society which perceives them as lower-class citizens. In light of the recent Sex Worker’s Art show controversy among other things, we are hopeful that the campus will be particularly receptive to this opportunity to learn more about all sides of the issue and offer their support in return.

The panel itself will consist of 4 speakers, and will include individual lectures, inter-panelist debate, and an audience question and answer session. We plan to make every effort possible to keep the composition of the panel neutral, the questions asked unbiased, and facilitate a tone of academic respect for all opinions voiced during the event