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“Pornography is pornography, what is there to see? Movies are attempting to destroy something that's supposed to be the most beautiful thing a man and a woman can have by making it cheap and common. It's what you don't see that's attractive.” quote by Nancy Reagan
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“Pornography is pornography, what is there to see? Movies are attempting to destroy something that's supposed to be the most beautiful thing a man and a woman can have by making it cheap and common. It's what you don't see that's attractive.”

Nancy Reagan

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public statement on media influence, 1980s

The overexposure of sexual content cheapens the sacredness of intimacy, making true attraction elusive.

In simple terms: Sexual content cheapens intimacy, hiding true attraction.

Key Takeaway

Promote respectful intimacy.

Themes

media sexuality intimacy

Mood

critical concerned

Type

ethical social commentary

When to use this quote

  • education
  • media literacy
  • relationship counseling
  • family discussions
  • policy making

Key Concepts

cultural values objectification relationship health

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines healthy intimacy?
  • How does media shape our view of relationships?
A Different Perspective

Some argue that regulated adult content can be consensual and harmless.

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