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In reply to the discussion: The rape threads point to a larger need...revolutionary change in what it is to be "a man". [View all]TheBlackAdder
(28,195 posts)From Wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_effects_of_pornography
"The link between pornography and sexual aggression has been the subject of multiple metaanalyses.[9] Metaanalyses conducted in the 1990s suggested to researchers that there might not be an association of any kind between pornography and rape supportive attitudes in non-experimental studies.[10] However, a metaanalysis by Hald, et al (2010)[11] suggests that there is a link between consumption of violent pornography and rape-supportive attitudes in certain populations of men, particularly when moderating variables are taken into consideration."
In other words, if you have rape-supportive attitudes, you're more likely to be influenced by violent porn.
As to the findings of Kutchinsky, they were both subsequently supported and refuted over the years.
I just have a problem with relying on 1970's studies, which mainly rely on a mindset and information from earlier, many of those were found to be questionable now, such a the Rorschach Test MMPI, religious influences, poor data gathering or no adequate data gathering and rigid mindsets. If you go to a Psychologist and they pull out the Rorschach Test, be very wary of them. The inkblots are now disclosed and open for public viewing so anyone can study up on them.
Now, I am all for research and inquiry, but going to a site that is pushing one specific agenda for facts is akin to an 'Agenda 21' researcher going to a Glenn Beck site to post information.
(I am done with this post as there are just to many things that can be said and one stat will refute another. I've had family that were victims of rape and sexual violence and I am trying to keep things in perspective.)