Regulating Pornography: A Public Dilemma.

Thompson, Margaret E.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1990

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Regulating Pornography: A Public Dilemma.

Thompson, Margaret E.; And Others

Journal of Communication, v40 n3 p73-83 Sum 1990

Examines attitudes toward sex and pornography by means of a telephone survey of Dane County, Wisconsin, adults. Describes survey questions about sexual attitudes, perceived effects of pornography, and pornography regulation. Concludes that adults who feel more strongly that pornography has negative effects are more opposed to its regulation. (SG)

Descriptors: Adults, Attitude Measures, Censorship, Communication Research, Federal Regulation, Government Role, Interpersonal Relationship, Pornography, Sex Differences, Social Attitudes, Telephone Surveys

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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