Sexual abuse Quote by Shelley Lubben
““Damaged little girls are exactly what the porn industry preys upon and depends upon. It is estimated that 90% of porn performers are sexual abuse survivors and the average age of a porn actress is 22.8 years old.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Porn Industry and Survivors, Shelley Lubben, 2015
The porn industry exploits vulnerable young women, many of whom are survivors of abuse, perpetuating harm.
In simple terms: Porn often uses abused women for profit.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address exploitation in media.
Themes
exploitation
abuse
media
gender
ethics
Mood
concerned
empathetic
advocacy
Type
activist
informative
When to use this quote
- policy advocacy
- support services
- education
- media literacy
- legal reform
Key Concepts
Power dynamics
victimization
industry practices
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards protect vulnerable individuals?
- How can society reduce demand for exploitative content?
A Different Perspective
Data may be contested; not all performers are survivors.
