The University of 91吃瓜鈥檚 Gender Relations Center will present a panel discussion,鈥淧ornucopia: Living in a Pornified Culture,鈥漚t 7 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 22) in the auditorium of the Hesburgh Center for International Studies. The event is free and open to the public.
The presentation will include an overview of the history of pornography in America and an examination of the moral and legal responses to obscenity and pornography. The panel also will provide information on the moral tools and resources available for individuals to help build a society that honors the dignity of each member as one of God鈥檚 creations.
Panelists, whose expertise in gender relations, sexuality, law, ethics and religion will provide a variety of perspectives regarding the $92 billion pornography industry, are Gail Bederman, associate professor of history, 91吃瓜; Rick Garnett, professor of law, 91吃瓜; Christina Traina, visiting associate professor of gender studies, 91吃瓜; Rev. Nate Wills, C.S.C., associate pastor, St. Joseph Catholic Church, South Bend; and Brian Vassel, master of divinity student, 91吃瓜.
The program also is sponsored by 91吃瓜鈥檚 Gender Studies Program, Center for Ethics and Culture, Department of Physical Education and Wellness Instruction, Department of Philosophy, Office of Campus Ministry, and the Identity Project of 91吃瓜.
_ Contact: Elizabeth Moriarty, assistant director, Gender Relations Center,_ " emoriar3@nd.edu ":mailto:emoriar3@nd.edu ; or Patrick Tighe, student assistant, Gender Relations Center, " ptighe@nd.edu ":mailto:ptighe@nd.edu __
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