Topic 5 - critical reflection 1

Definition of Obscenity

• the trait of behaving in an obscene manner
• an offensive or indecent word or phrase
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Definition of obscene:

• designed to incite to indecency or lust; "the dance often becomes flagrantly obscene"-Margaret Mead
• abhorrent: offensive to the mind; "an abhorrent deed"; "the obscene massacre at Wounded Knee"; "morally repugnant customs"; "repulsive behavior"; "the most repulsive character in recent novels"
• lewd: suggestive of or tending to moral looseness; "lewd whisperings of a dirty old man"; "an indecent gesture"; "obscene telephone calls"; "salacious limericks"
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Definition of pornography:

• creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire
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Pornography or porn is the explicit depiction of sexual subject matter with the sole intention of sexually exciting the viewer. It is to a certain extent similar to erotica, which is the use of sexually arousing imagery. ...
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Definition of pornographic - designed to arouse lust; "pornographic films and magazines"; "adult movies"
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definition of indecency:

• the quality of being indecent
• an indecent or improper act
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Decency is conformity to sociocultural standards of conduct and speech.
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Definition of indecent:

• indecent - not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society; "was buried with indecent haste"; "indecorous behavior ...
• indecent - offensive to good taste especially in sexual matters; "an earthy but not indecent story"; "an indecent gesture"
• indecent - offending against sexual mores in conduct or appearance; "a bathing suit considered indecent by local standards"
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