Question

13. What role does child pornography play in child molestation?

Answer 1

With respect to the relationship between child pornography and child molestation, three dominant views exist based on research. The first perspective holds that viewing child pornography increases child molestation as it normalises sexual activity between adults and children. According to the second perspective, child pornography can reduce child molestation by allowing individuals to substitute pornography acts for actual offense. Finally, it is held that no relationship between child pornography and child molestation exists at all as no conclusive evidence has been found for the same.