Activity:

Sexual ethics is a study of a person’s sexuality and the manner by which human sexual conduct
must be exercised. There are many instances where sexual behavior must be observed in order to
properly nurture good interpersonal relationships. Thus, sexual ethics becomes a vital subject that
must be studied by everyone. One particular topic being discussed within sexual ethics is the issue
of pornography. Pornography is the explicit manifestation of sexual mattes presented in different
forms of media. Pornography normally shows different illustrations of nudity and sexual act in
print, videos and social media outfits. Some people view pornography as immoral, citing how it
treats persons as mere sexual objects for pleasure. Some people, on the other hand, view
pornography as a personal way of displaying one’s freedom of expression, which must be respected
by everyone. What is your view on this?

Perhaps virtue ethics, as a framework for moral valuation, can be utilized in assessing one’s sexual
behavior specifically with regard to the person’s fondness for pornography. If virtue ethics aims for
the development of the person’s good character, does watching pornographic materials reflective of
such a character? Is there a virtue that is produced by the behavior of patronizing pornography?
What do you think will happen with regard to the character of a person if one habituates the act of
watching pornography? Virtue ethics challenges the person to look at one’s habits concerning
sexual behavior. What would possibly be affected by such behavior is the person’s appreciation
and valuation of human relationships?

Go online and list down various sources that can help you understand the different issues on
pornography. Identify the topics being discussed by these sources.

Discuss the possible implications (positive or negative) of the patronage of pornography to the
development of one’s character.

Discuss a different topic within the scope of sexual ethics and explain how this might affect the
development of one’s virtuous character.