Unit 4: Pornography

Question 1

What is child pornography?

Answer 1

The use of underage children in various media for the purpose of sexual arousal for the viewer.

Question 2

What are common sources of child pornography?

Answer 2

Produced commercially or homemade; shared via the internet, chat channels, and through organized networks or subcultures.

Question 3

What is ‘relational pornography’?

Answer 3

Pornography created by the user for personal arousal, often using non-pornographic materials like ads or innocent images.

Question 4

Who primarily views child pornography?

Answer 4

Pedophiles, curious individuals, and producers of child pornographic materials.

Question 5

What role does the Internet play in child pornography?

Answer 5

Facilitates instant sharing, networking, and exploitation, complicating law enforcement efforts.

Question 6

What is the significance of the Protection of Children Against Sexual Exploitation Act?

Answer 6

It expanded the federal government’s authority to prosecute individuals involved in child pornography.

Question 7

What does the Child Protection Act of 1984 define?

Answer 7

Defines anyone under the age of 18 as a minor, making explicit images of them child pornography.

Question 8

What are chat channels used for by abusers?

Answer 8

To seduce and groom children through online interaction, potentially leading to abuse or meeting in person.

Question 9

What characterizes children often found in child pornography?

Answer 9

Typically aged 8-17, from broken homes, underachievers, runaways, lacking strong family or religious bonds.

Question 10

How does child pornography affect child molesters?

Answer 10

It fuels their fantasies, lowers inhibitions, and is often used shortly before committing an offense.

Question 11

What is the ‘Mr. Sex Man’ tactic?

Answer 11

A deceptive tactic used by an abuser to normalize and coerce children into sexual activities using a fabricated ‘radio show’.

Question 12

What challenges do law enforcement face in combating online child pornography?

Answer 12

Anonymity of the internet, ease of sharing digital content, and jurisdictional issues.

Question 13

What is entrapment in the context of child porn investigations?

Answer 13

When law enforcement induces a person to commit a crime they otherwise would not have committed.

Question 14

What is the significance of Keith Jacobson’s case?

Answer 14

It highlighted the limits of government action in undercover operations and established entrapment when predisposition is not proven.

Question 15

What are ‘sporting clubs’ in the context of child porn?

Answer 15

Groups of parents who exploit their children for profit and exchange of pornographic materials.

Question 16

What types of child pornography were outlined?

Answer 16

Magazines (e.g., Lollitots, Rare Boys), books, photos, internet exchanges, relational content.

Question 17

What is the long-term effect of involvement in child pornography on children?

Answer 17

Potential psychological damage, possible drug/alcohol use, continued exploitation, and trauma.

Question 18

What is obscenity in the legal context?

Answer 18

Material that meets the criteria of appealing to prurient interest, offensive sexual content, and lacking serious value.

Question 19

What is the difference between obscenity and erotica?

Answer 19

Erotica is generally considered artistic or literary sexual content, while obscenity is offensive and without value.

Question 20

What legislative act prohibits computer use for child porn advertising?

Answer 20

Child Protection and Obscenity Enforcement Act.

Question 21

Term

Answer 21

Definition

Question 22

Child pornography

Answer 22

The use of underage children in various media for the purpose of sexual arousal for the viewer.

Question 23

Kiddie porn

Answer 23

Colloquial term for child pornography, involving any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving minors.

Question 24

Pornography

Answer 24

Material produced for the manifest purpose of arousing erotic feelings, typically including explicit sexual content.

Question 25

Obscenity

Answer 25

Material considered offensive to morality or decency, particularly in a sexual context, and not protected under the First Amendment.

Question 26

Erotica

Answer 26

Sexually explicit material intended for artistic or literary value, distinguished from obscene pornography.

Question 27

Relational pornography

Answer 27

Pornography created for the creator's personal use, including ads or materials not originally intended to be sexual but viewed as such by pedophiles.

Question 28

Photo exchange

Answer 28

Sharing of sexually explicit images, often via chat channels or online platforms, including amateur and professional pictures.

Question 29

Internet

Answer 29

A digital platform used to view, share, and distribute pornography, including child porn, through chat rooms, websites, and emails.

Question 30

Chat channels

Answer 30

Online spaces where users, including predators, can anonymously converse, often targeting youth for grooming and exploitation.

Question 31

Cheerleaders

Answer 31

A common theme in pornography collections, often involving adolescents in sexualized cheerleading uniforms and poses.

Question 32

Cartoons

Answer 32

Sexually explicit illustrations featuring cartoon characters, sometimes including children, used as a form of pornography.

Question 33

Sporting clubs

Answer 33

Groups or organizations used as fronts by adults to exploit children for child pornography or prostitution.

Question 34

Family disorganization

Answer 34

A common trait in children involved in child pornography, often including neglect, abuse, or absent parental figures.

Question 35

Entrapment

Answer 35

A legal defense claiming law enforcement induced an individual to commit a crime they otherwise would not have committed.

Question 36

Long term effects

Answer 36

Potential psychological and social consequences of pornography exposure, including desensitization and distorted sexual norms.

Question 37

The Sexual Exploitation of Children Act

Answer 37

Prohibits the use, transport, and sale of minors for pornography and criminalizes related advertising.

Question 38

The Child Protection Act of 1984

Answer 38

Defines anyone under 18 as a minor and criminalizes sexually explicit materials involving them.

Question 39

The Child Sexual Abuse and Pornography Act

Answer 39

Bans child porn advertisements and increases minimum sentences for repeat offenders.

Question 40

The Child Protection and Obscenity Enforcement Act

Answer 40

Prohibits using computers to distribute or advertise child pornography.

Question 41

Telecommunications Act of 1996

Answer 41

Makes it illegal to use any interstate or foreign communication method to entice a minor into sexual activity.

Question 42

Child Pornography Prevention Act of 1996

Answer 42

Extends child porn laws to include materials that appear to depict minors, even if they are not real.

Question 43

Miller Test

Answer 43

Three-part legal standard from Miller v. California to determine whether material is obscene.

Question 44

Effects of Internet pornography

Answer 44

Increased access to and distribution of pornographic material; risk of grooming, trafficking, and abuse.

Question 45

Photo categories: Innocents

Answer 45

Unaware individuals photographed in compromising situations without consent, often outdoors or through windows.

Question 46

Photo categories: Oddities and Bizarre

Answer 46

Pornographic content involving extreme or unusual sexual acts.

Question 47

Photo categories: Bondage and Discipline

Answer 47

Scenes depicting submissive women often controlled by men; associated with sadomasochism.

Question 48

Photo categories: Sexual Activities

Answer 48

Depicts a broad range of explicit sexual acts including bestiality, urination, and others.

Question 49

Photo categories: Incest

Answer 49

Sexual acts between family members, often labeled with familial terms like 'sis' or 'daughter'.

Question 50

Who views child porn

Answer 50

Primarily pedophiles, but also curious viewers and producers; often white males over 25 years old.

Question 51

Impact on children

Answer 51

Includes psychological trauma, substance abuse, family dysfunction, and long-term social issues.

Question 52

Child characteristics in porn

Answer 52

Often runaway, from broken homes, poor school and family relationships, and lacking moral guidance.

Question 53

What are the main legal stipulations regarding child pornography in the United States?

Answer 53

Federal laws prohibit the use, production, distribution, and possession of child pornography. Specific acts include the Sexual Exploitation of Children Act, Child Protection Act of 1984, Child Sexual Abuse and Pornography Act, Child Protection and Obscenity Enforcement Act, Telecommunications Act of 1996, and the Child Pornography Prevention Act of 1996.

Question 54

What are the types of child pornography available?

Answer 54

Types include commercial magazines (e.g., Lollitots, Rare Boys), books, relational pornography, Internet photos and chat channels, cartoons, bondage images, cheerleader-themed content, and incest-themed media.

Question 55

Who typically views child pornography?

Answer 55

Viewers include pedophiles, the curious, producers, pimps, and law enforcement. Most viewers are white males over age 25; many are dual offenders who also abuse children.

Question 56

How do children become involved in child pornography?

Answer 56

Children become involved through sporting clubs, prostitution, familial exploitation, entrapment, and manipulation. Common traits include being runaways, coming from broken homes, lacking strong family ties, and experiencing substance abuse and neglect.

Question 57

What is the relationship between the Internet and child pornography?

Answer 57

The Internet enables trafficking, networking among abusers, chat room grooming, instant photo exchange, and a safe platform for viewing and sharing child pornography.

Question 58

What is the history of pornography?

Answer 58

Pornography dates back to ancient times with erotic depictions in Mesopotamia. The term means 'writings of harlots.' Today, the production of pornographic material includes both legal adult content and illegal child pornography.

Question 59

How is pornography defined?

Answer 59

Pornography is any material produced with the intent to arouse erotic feelings, such as books, photos, or videos. It differs from art or education in intent.

Question 60

How is obscenity defined?

Answer 60

Obscenity is subjective and refers to anything disgusting to the senses. It is not protected by the First Amendment and can be regulated by law.

Question 61

What are the legal standards of obscenity from Miller v. California?

Answer 61

The standards include: 1) whether the work appeals to prurient interest, 2) whether it depicts sexual conduct in a patently offensive way, and 3) whether it lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.

Question 62

What is the relationship between pornography and sex offending?

Answer 62

Some studies suggest exposure to pornography may lower inhibitions or reinforce existing deviant attitudes, but many studies show no causal link. Violent pornography may influence attitudes but not necessarily actions.