As a gay man, I certainly don't feel the least bit dehumanized by gay porn.

[RainDog]

18. but there is a correlation b/t religious conservatism and sex crimes

if you read my link you would see the cross cultural study that indicates this - and looks at other studies, as well.

on the other hand, there is no correlation between bad porn and sex crimes - and, in fact,

http://reason.com/archives/2007/11/05/is-pornography-a-catalyst-of-s

...in the last two decades, we have conducted a vast experiment on the social consequences of such material. If the supporters of censorship were right, we should be seeing an unparalleled epidemic of sexual assault. But all the evidence indicates they were wrong. As raunch has waxed, rape has waned.

we also live in a time when it is more socially acceptable to report rape.

Rather than focus on porn, which shows no causal relationship to sex crimes, it seems an emphasis on issues that actual impact the quality of women's lives might be more productive.

one of those issues is religious conservatism. another is contraceptive access. another is pay equity. another is a social safety net and affordable and good child care. another is education. ALL of these issues directly relate to women's status in society and improve gender equality.

porn doesn't.