Monday, February 1, 2016
Video Assignment
The first video that I chose was from CNN. This video focused on the basic information of the issue. Then it proceeded to describe the importance of Lauren finding empowerment in what she was doing, regardless of if it was breaking cultural norms or not. However, a marriage counselor and therapist put out the idea that we should accept and be proud of this college student who is a porn star for doing what she loves. Next, I chose the video from the View. In this video, Lauren was actually a guest on the show and stated that her financial need to pay tuition played a large role on why she decided to go into the porn industry. The hosts of the talk show emphasized in asking why Lauren felt the need to do porn, and if it was the right thing to do morally. In addition, they addressed the issue of how Lauren's parents were handling this news, and if they supported her work in the porn industry. However, Lauren also vocalizes the empowerment that she felt by having the right to make decisions to her own body. It was concluded in both videos that Lauren received a large of amount of severe threats against her. Lauren spoke out against recent retaliation for her porn work. It was especially apparent while on the View that many of the hosts disagreed with her. Regardless, it was determined that the threats toward her were not necessary.
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The people on the view were very narrow minded about Lauren's logic in that interview, but you are correct in stating that they still believed the threats were unnecessary. I don't think the threats were necessary either, but my question is would I want my daughter to feel she needs to pay for her education with porn? Does that make me a failure as a parent? I think that should have been highlighted more in the interviews.
ReplyDeleteAcross the board Lauren was having to defend her choice and explain herself. It was a personal decision she made and as long as she was not uninformed or coerced I feel she probably did feel empowered. Many of the reports scrutinized her. I feel that the View had a much more diverse conversation about it and at least they brought her on to talk as well. I agree that they did not feel the severe threats were appropriate. She should not have to be in fear due to 1 choice she made.
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