Pornography and Human trafficking: Unpacking the Symbiosis

While sex trafficking and porn have both been defined as forms of sexual violence, rooted in a system of gender inequality, what is often overlooked is the way these two industries are culturally and economically linked. Join Dr. Gail Dines on March 27 at 1 p.m. EST for a presentation that will explore how porn acts as both a method of recruitment into trafficking, and a major driver of demand. Drawing from empirical research and testimonies from porn performers, trafficked women, and sex buyers, Dr. Dines argues that as long as we have a multi-billion-dollar porn industry, we will always have sex trafficking. By unpacking this symbiotic relationship between porn and trafficking, we can develop a more nuanced theory and practice to abolish all forms of sexual violence.