CINCINNATI — Schools such as New York University, Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, and Wesleyan College in Connecticut feature assignments that are pornographic in nature.
What has been termed “porn curriculum” is steadily taking root in secular colleges and universities throughout the country. A handful of self-styled porn scholars believe in “immersing” their students in the porn culture by having them watch pornographic videos and exploring Internet sites for class homework. They argue that because graphic sexual imagery has become ubiquitous in society it is irresponsible to not teach young people how to deal with it.
Rick Schatz, CEO of pureHOPE, an organization dedicated to fighting sexual exploitation and brokenness in the United States, said exposing students to potentially addictive pornography was as dangerous and ill-advised as forcing students to drink alcohol.
“Instead of actually studying the legal, political and moral issues associated with porn, the vast majority of these courses are validating it and showing addictive pornography to students,” he said. “There’s absolutely no academic basis for that type of course.” (TAB)
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