Gail Dines
Author and activist on culture and pornography
Born
July 29th, 1958
66 years ago
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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Born in 1958, this English-American academic focused on issues surrounding pornography and its effects on society. Holding a PhD in Sociology, authored several books, including "Pornography: The Production and Consumption of Inequality". This work synthesized research and analysis on pornography's impact on gender relations. Served as a professor and spoke extensively on feminist issues, advocating for change in cultural narratives around sex and gender. Contributed to various academic journals and media outlets, promoting a critical view of the representation of women in media.
Authored "Pornography: The Production and Consumption of Inequality"
Co-founded Culture Reframed
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