Saying that pornography is “as American as apple pie,” a private liberal arts college located in Salt Lake City now faces a public backlash over summer classes in adult entertainment and digital culture.
Starting in May, Westminster College will offer three new elective courses—FILM*3000 Porn, GNDR*3000 Porn, and LMW*3000 Porn. Each provides two credits toward graduation upon successful completion.
“Hardcore pornography is as American as apple pie and more popular than Sunday night football,” according to the course description. “Our approach to this billion-dollar industry is a cultural phenomenon that reflects and reinforces sexual inequalities [but holds the potential to challenge sexual and gender norms] and as an art form that requires serious contemplation.”
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