The Internet: Pornography’s Ally, People’s Nightmare

Authors

Katherine Peppiatt, James Madison University

Abstract

The Internet perpetuates the trauma of child pornography survivors. Every day, the Internet provides a space that continues the cycle of abuse for survivors. This essay explores how technological advancements have led to a skyrocketing number of survivors having to cope with the knowledge that individuals − strangers − exploit them every day. It addresses this issue from a legal perspective; by investigating previous court cases and current proposed legislation, it enforces a distinct need for stronger Internet regulations to prevent future generations of children from facing additional emotional turmoil when their abuse shared and distributed online.

Recommended Citation

Peppiatt, Katherine (2022) "The Internet: Pornography’s Ally, People’s Nightmare," RhetTech: Vol. 4, Article 5.
Available at: https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/rhettech/vol4/iss1/5