Cyber Violence Against Women: An Examination Of Pornography, Obscenity, And The Law In The Digital Era
- IJLLR Journal
- Mar 28
- 1 min read
Dr. Karuna Machhan, Assistant Professor, HPUILS, Shimla
Sonakshi Bandhu, Research Scholar, Department of Law, HPU, Summerhill, Shimla
ABSTRACT
Modern life is increasingly intertwined with technology, especially information technology. Human beings, distinguished by their cognitive and analytical abilities, now heavily rely on IT. Information technology, blending computing and communication, has broken down traditional barriers of time and distance, democratizing access to knowledge.
Initially envisioned as an educational tool, the digital revolution has unfortunately also broadened access to pornography, delivering explicit content directly into homes. The expansion of online databases provides unprecedented access to sexually explicit material, impacting both adults and children. This rise in online pornography is linked to serious social problems, including child abuse, violence against women, rape, inequality in relationships, family breakdown, juvenile crime, promiscuity, and the spread of sexually transmitted infections.
Pornographic content is now readily available online through various formats, primarily websites, as well as older communication methods like Usenet. The internet facilitates discussions about sex, enables live sexual acts, and allows the arrangement of sexual encounters remotely. Society has consistently attempted to define the boundaries of acceptable expression, attempting to impose moral standards. Obscenity, clearly defined as an exception to free speech in legal systems, occurs when these lines are crossed.
Today, live sex acts and online sexual harassment are widespread. Pornographic material online has received significant attention, often overshadowing the other benefits of the internet. The exploitation and degradation of women are especially visible within this content.
Keywords: Information Technology, Pornography, Sex, Cyber Sexual Harassment, Obscenity.
