A Word: Porn and Prejudice
Pornography is more than a dirty secret. It\u2019s a profitable one, making billions from American consumers each year. And like much of entertainment, it trafficks in damaging racial stereotypes. On today\u2019s episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by Dr. Carolyn West. She\u2019s a psychology professor at the University of Washington who produced the documentary \u201cLet Me Tell Ya\u2019ll Bout Black Chicks: Images of Black Women in Pornography.\u201d They discuss the often violent racism within the porn industry, and how that impacts the way society views African American sexuality.\nGuest: Dr. Carolyn West, Professor of Psychology at the University of Washington\nPodcast production by Jasmine Ellis\nYou can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices