The Sexist Nature of UK Porn Law Amendments

The Sexist Nature of UK Porn Law Amendments

The UK has recently made amendments to its laws regarding pornography, and many are arguing that these changes are inherently sexist. The amendments, which were made to the Digital Economy Act of 2017, require all commercial pornography websites to implement age verification measures to ensure that users are over the age of 18. While the intention behind these amendments is to protect minors from accessing inappropriate content, many believe that they unfairly target and stigmatize women and perpetuate harmful gender stereotypes....

January 12, 2024