The Price of Pleasure: Pornography, Sexuality, and Relationships
Dr. Chyng Sun is a Clinical Associate Professor of Media Studies at New York University. In addition to her scholarly research on gender, sexuality and race in the media, Dr. Sun is the creator of the documentaries Mickey Mouse Monopoly and Beyond Good and Evil. Her latest film The Price of Pleasure investigated the disturbing trend in contemporary pornography: as the industry has become more mainstream in recent years, the movies it produces have become harsher and more extreme, more overtly sexist and racist. How would these pornographic images affect our sexual imaginations and relationships? Dr. Chyng Sun explores the production, content, and consumption of pornography with the aim to help her audiences gain a holistic understanding of this controversial medium.
Honest and non-judgmental, Dr. Sun analyzes how pleasure and pain, commerce and power, liberty and responsibility are intertwined in the most intimate parts of our sexual identities and relationships. Known for creating a comfortable environment while presenting controversial subjects, Dr. Sun uses a thought-provoking multi-media presentation to inspire honest reflection and to facilitate open dialogue.
Note: Some images in the presentation may be explicit but have been digitally masked to meet the standards of Network Television. The presentation also can be adapted for different student needs and school cultures in order to ensure that the discussion is appropriate and productive.
