Routledge is in a position of authority, and framing the editorial "experts" on porn as pro-porn under the auspices of neutrality (which is what the journal title does) further fosters the normalization of porn and misrepresents the academic, political and ideological debates about the issue. The composition of the editorial board (at least thus far) risks marginalizing any critical or anti porn position.
Given this, we have three questions: 1) In what ways and to what extent, if any, will this journal feature essays which represent an array of perspectives on the complex and vexed issues concerning pornography and porn culture?; 2) How likely is it that diverse perspectives will be represented, given that the editorial board has a pro-porn academic record?’ and 3) What might Routledge do to address this bias?
In the interest of academic integrity and thorough critical inquiry, it is imperative that a journal titled Porn Studies creates space for critical analyses of porn from diverse and divergent perspectives. Our hope is that you will change the composition of the editorial board, confirm the journal’s commitment to a heterogeneous interrogation of the issues embedded in porn and porn culture, and ensure that diverse perspectives are represented – on the board and also in the essays published in the journal. Failing that, we ask that you change the name to reflect and make evident the bias of its editors (Pro-Porn Studies) and create another journal which will represent the position of anti-porn scholars and activists and the voices of mental health professionals, porn industry survivors, and feminist scholars whose analyses examine the replication and reification of misogyny, child abuse, and sexual exploitation in mainstream pornography (for instance, Critical Porn Studies).
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Pornographic material merits assessment and study, but this must occur in a critical framework that does not shield or trivialize the very real role played by porn in dehumanizing both its users and participants, and reinforcing rape culture at large.
Porn is a very critical topic of study and discussion, but scientific study is not pure if presented with bias. If Porn is truly to be studied, all perspectives and studies should be included
In managing a graduate school bookstore, I have sold many Routledge publications. This journal and its lacking commitment to honest scholastic inquiry throws an entire publishing tradition into question.
The assumption is that the journal would not publish good science. I have yet to see any evidence presented that this is the case. I would advise identifying the best, most critical scientists to submit strong work here. See whether they are able to publish, then this might be worth a petition. Shutting down discussion without evidence is premature.
Journals must be held to a high standard of neutrality and thought leadership. Functioning as a mouthpiece for the multi-billion-dollar porn industry is not befitting of a legitimate journal, and it will reflect poorly on Routledge if the University decides to publish this periodical.
It’s MUST BE SHUT DOWN
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Routledge is in a position of authority, and framing the editorial "experts" on porn as pro-porn under the auspices of neutrality (which is what the journal title does) further fosters the normalization of porn and misrepresents the academic, political and ideological debates about the issue. The composition of the editorial board (at least thus far) risks marginalizing any critical or anti porn position.
Given this, we have three questions: 1) In what ways and to what extent, if any, will this journal feature essays which represent an array of perspectives on the complex and vexed issues concerning pornography and porn culture?; 2) How likely is it that diverse perspectives will be represented, given that the editorial board has a pro-porn academic record?’ and 3) What might Routledge do to address this bias?
In the interest of academic integrity and thorough critical inquiry, it is imperative that a journal titled Porn Studies creates space for critical analyses of porn from diverse and divergent perspectives. Our hope is that you will change the composition of the editorial board, confirm the journal’s commitment to a heterogeneous interrogation of the issues embedded in porn and porn culture, and ensure that diverse perspectives are represented – on the board and also in the essays published in the journal. Failing that, we ask that you change the name to reflect and make evident the bias of its editors (Pro-Porn Studies) and create another journal which will represent the position of anti-porn scholars and activists and the voices of mental health professionals, porn industry survivors, and feminist scholars whose analyses examine the replication and reification of misogyny, child abuse, and sexual exploitation in mainstream pornography (for instance, Critical Porn Studies).
PLEASE INCLUDE TITLE AND AFFILIATION IN SIGNATURE COMMENTS
Updates
October 2, 2014
Reaching one thousand signatures will provide the substantial weight required to ensure Routledge considers our questions regarding academic balance. Please consider sending this link to colleagues who value intellectual diversity and rigor in scholarly publishing.
Reached 100 supporters
May 9, 2013
23 Comments
The vast majority of studies prove the existence of porn addiction and support the addiction model. Having an editorial board filled with pro-porn advocates will only result in spreading of pseudoscience and debunked claims.
Pornographic material merits assessment and study, but this must occur in a critical framework that does not shield or trivialize the very real role played by porn in dehumanizing both its users and participants, and reinforcing rape culture at large.
Porn is a very critical topic of study and discussion, but scientific study is not pure if presented with bias. If Porn is truly to be studied, all perspectives and studies should be included
In managing a graduate school bookstore, I have sold many Routledge publications. This journal and its lacking commitment to honest scholastic inquiry throws an entire publishing tradition into question.
The assumption is that the journal would not publish good science. I have yet to see any evidence presented that this is the case. I would advise identifying the best, most critical scientists to submit strong work here. See whether they are able to publish, then this might be worth a petition. Shutting down discussion without evidence is premature.
Journals must be held to a high standard of neutrality and thought leadership. Functioning as a mouthpiece for the multi-billion-dollar porn industry is not befitting of a legitimate journal, and it will reflect poorly on Routledge if the University decides to publish this periodical.
It’s MUST BE SHUT DOWN
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The vast majority of studies prove the existence of porn addiction and support the addiction model. Having an editorial board filled with pro-porn advocates will only result in spreading of pseudoscience and debunked claims.