Sociology Courses | April 4, 2006

[drgrissom.livejournal.com]

Sex Cultures

Grissom lectures at length on definitions of obscenity, concluding on a section regarding the Miller Test, which is the list of three criteria the United States Supreme Court uses to determine whether speech or expression can be labeled as obscene.

"Okay, guys. We only have five minutes left of class. I'm going to pair you off again.

#1: Phoebe and Paige
#2: Bel and Allie
#3: Cally and Anders
#4: Alanna and Pip
#5: Sawyer and Izzie

For next class, I want you to find a piece of erotic art, and use the Miller Test to prove why it is or is not obscene. You'll be presenting your work. And if you can't find your partner between now and then, or don't have time, handwave it next class."

Comments

Re: Class

[demonbelthazor]

...

"Don't remind me," Bel groaned.

Re: Class

[allie-cameron.livejournal.com]

Allie laughed. "Well, how about if we go grab dinner after? Or will your girlfriend not be okay with that?" she asked, glancing in Phoebe's direction.

Re: Class

[demonbelthazor]

"That works," Bel said. "Phoebe'll be okay with it. On the other hand, we'll be looking at dirty pictures." He winked at Allie.

Re: Class

[allie-cameron.livejournal.com]

Allie blushed beat red. "Um, how about Luke's? I'll come to the cheer you on at the kissy thing and we can leave straight from there."

Re: Class

[demonbelthazor]

Bel winced at the mention of the kissy event. "That works," he said. "I'll see if I can dig up some webpages of art and make some printouts."

Re: Class

[allie-cameron.livejournal.com]

"I'll stop by the library and see if I can find anything," Allie said.

Re: Class

[demonbelthazor]

"Okay, cool," Bel said. "I'll meet you...after the kissy thing." Another wince.