Sex & the Supreme Court - Obscenity and Indecency Laws in Canada (Paperback, New)

Recalling the Canadian laws pertaining to pornography and bawdy houses that were first developed during the Victorian era, this study recollects how the period perceived "non-normative" sexualities as a corruption of conservative morals, portraying them as harmful to society as a whole. The volume traces the sociolegal history of contemporary obscenity and indecency laws, contending that these policies continue to claim to protect society from harm. The analysis acknowledges how the court presently sees "non-normative" sexualities as a potential threat to liberal political values rather than conservative ones. Recognizing that reforms have been made--especially in light of feminist and queer challenges--this reference utilizes Foucault's governmentality framework, demonstrating that the liberal harm strategy for governing obscenity and indecency continues to disguise power.

General

Imprint:	Fernwood Publishing Co Ltd
Country of origin:	Canada
Series:	Fernwood Basics Series
Release date:	March 2012
First published:	March 2012
Authors:	Richard Jochelson • Kirsten Kramar
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 1mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	112
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-55266-415-5
Categories:	Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Social law > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Ethical issues & debates > Pornography & obscenity Promotions
LSN:	1-55266-415-5
Barcode:	9781552664155

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