Pornography is most commonly defined as any material both images and written that has explicit description or display of sexual organs or activity, which is meant to cause sexual excitement.
The problem with defining pornography is obvious and often the cause of debate: what about material that has explicit content but isn't meant to sexually excite a person? What about material that intends to do so, but only has subtle descriptions of sexual activity? These are good questions, and there are no fixed answers. Although this definitely includes graphic online sites and stories, it could also include music videos and other media β since they intend to do the same. It is best to err on the side of caution β if you think it might be considered pornography, it likely is.
It is illegal to keep, distribute or sell pornographic materials, under the Undesirable Publications Act, as well as section of the Penal Code. It is also illegal to keep, distribute or sell pornographic films under sections 29 and 30 of the Films Act. That means that even if you view pornography, it is illegal to download or share this material.
In Singapore, the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore IMDA maintains a symbolic blacklist of more than websites, mainly pornographic, that represents where the country has concerns over the type of content people view.
What are the consequences of looking at pornography? Research on the consequences of adolescents looking at pornography is quite consistent. This is because of the nature of most pornography:. How can I stop my child from accessing pornography? Your child might come across pornography both on purpose, by searching for it, or accidentally, if it pops up on screen.
