Porn and Prejudice
Is racism in pornography fueled by the shame and silence of its audience?
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Episode Notes
Pornography is more than a dirty secret. It’s a profitable one, making billions from American consumers each year. And like much of entertainment, it trafficks in damaging racial stereotypes. On this episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by Carolyn West, a psychology professor at the University of Washington who produced the documentary Let Me Tell Ya’ll Bout Black Chicks: Images of Black Women in Pornography. They discuss the often violent racism within the porn industry, and how that affects the way society views Black sexuality.
Guest: Carolyn West, professor of psychology at the University of Washington
Podcast production by Jasmine Ellis