Pornography in the Philippine Culture
For decades the Catholic Church has been a great influence in the Philippine culture. What are deemed immoral, such as pornography or the topic of sex itself, are oftentimes forbidden – a taboo to most. Pornography is defined as the depiction of erotic behavior, as in pictures or writing, intended to cause sexual excitement. It is obscene writings, drawings, photographs, or the like, especially those having little or no artistic merit (Merriam-Webster). Nevertheless, pornography is an industry. It provides a generally high-paying job to the unemployed. Unfortunately, people judge and call those who engage in this occupation, or even those who simply view porn, a pervert or a maniac. It is ironic though, because it cannot be denied that everyone has an inner desire for these things.
We live in a pretentious society that desires to preserve a flat culture. Culture is a way of life. It is a merely a passive, abstract concept that poignantly dictates how people live. Culture is difficult to change because it seemingly does not affect us directly. We may live in a conservative country, but it doesn’t mean that everyone wishes to live this way. Philippines is supposed to be a democratic country; yet we let our culture impede us from expressing ourselves. A good number of people have a mindset that preserving Philippine culture is truly beneficial to the point that a minute change in lifestyle is detrimental. Nonetheless, the sole reason of preserving our ancestors’ culture does not justify our powerlessness in changing our beliefs.
Pornography is deemed detestable because it violates human dignity. However, the contract signed by every performer that allows the public to view their enactment completely contradicts this argument. Some people resort to the porn industry in order to gain popularity that they are unable to obtain from the egalitarian film industry. In fact, porn stars are not shunned by the society, but are accepted and even admired, especially by those
We live in a pretentious society that desires to preserve a flat culture. Culture is a way of life. It is a merely a passive, abstract concept that poignantly dictates how people live. Culture is difficult to change because it seemingly does not affect us directly. We may live in a conservative country, but it doesn’t mean that everyone wishes to live this way. Philippines is supposed to be a democratic country; yet we let our culture impede us from expressing ourselves. A good number of people have a mindset that preserving Philippine culture is truly beneficial to the point that a minute change in lifestyle is detrimental. Nonetheless, the sole reason of preserving our ancestors’ culture does not justify our powerlessness in changing our beliefs.
Pornography is deemed detestable because it violates human dignity. However, the contract signed by every performer that allows the public to view their enactment completely contradicts this argument. Some people resort to the porn industry in order to gain popularity that they are unable to obtain from the egalitarian film industry. In fact, porn stars are not shunned by the society, but are accepted and even admired, especially by those
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