Assignment 2: The Relationship between Pornography and ViolenceAccording to the National Institute of Mental Health the conditions that lead to sexual attacks against women are an area that needs increased focus. Investigations have cited the role of the media especially the role of pornography in encouraging sexual violence.Prior to being executed the serial killer Ted Bundy was interviewed by a psychologist James Dobson. Bundy disclosed that his addiction to hard-core pornography fueled the terrible crimes he committed. Bundy also made the startling statement I’ve lived in prison for a long time now and I’ve met a lot of men who were motivated to commit violence. Without exception every one of them was deeply involved in pornographydeeply consumed by the addiction.Through research and discussions you will try to understand the role of pornography in causing sexual violence.Reference:Pornography and sex: Ted Bundy’s fatal addiction. (19962006).[Online Excerpt] Retrieved from http://www.tldm.org/news6/bundy.htmRead this article to expand your understanding of this topic:Submission Details:BySaturday May 20 2017 in a minimum of 250 words post to theDiscussion Areayour responses to the following:Use APA-formatted in-text citations for all sources provided on a corresponding reference page.ByWednesday May 24 2017 read and respond to at least two of your classmate’s posts by commenting on the relationship between pornography and violence that they described based on your textbook readings.Discussion Grading Criteria and RubricAll discussion assignments in this course will be graded using a rubric. This assignment is worth 40 points. Download the discussion rubric and carefully read it to understand the expectations.
