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The jezebel trope reminds me of the many objectifying ways that black women are represented in the mainstream media to this day, which has been addressed by many prominent scholars such as Roxanne Gay and Kimberly Crenshaw. However, something that doesn’t get discussed enough is how black women are portrayed in pornography and how it perpetuates their representation as sexually-deviant objects of male desire.
In the U.S., pornography is a huge industry. A scattered array of statistics shows how much the pornographic industry impacts our society:
-Just one (of hundreds of websites) reported 42 billion site visits in 2019.
-In 2006, pornography revenues exceeded 13 billion
-91% of men and 60% of women reported watching porn in 2018.
The first problem with portrayal of black women is that “black” is a niche porn category. There is no such category as “white women”. So, when dehumanizing labels of porn videos, such as “whore”, describe a video with a black actress, they are inextricably linked to her race, creating the illusion that she is a “whore” because she is black.
In addition, black women are often portrayed in ways that reaffirm stereotypes about their sexuality. For example, black porn actresses are more likely to be the target of aggression compared to white women. This again reaffirms the stereotype that black women have insatiable sexual appetites and that it is acceptable for men to violate them since it’s “what they want”. In addition, black actresses are less likely to be cast in “feminist” porn that focuses on female pleasure, which gives off the image that they are unworthy of intimacy and respect.
It’s hard to imagine that with the high rates of porn consumption, these images don’t get internalized by the men and women who see them and then manifested in the treatment of black women.
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Porn loves a stereotype. It is a medium which often objectifies women, offering them up as not quite human vessels, perfect projections of male desire. If the female subject is a Black woman, then naturally the stereotypes that attend sexualized Black women haunt Black women porn actors. They are often asked to act out the “hood rat” and “gold-digger” troupes, performing that in that niche to satisfy the gaze of the porn consumer.
Raya, thank you for bringing this conversation to our virtual table. Porn is definitely not discussed enough, but its consequences can be damaging in creating negative stereotypes. And it is not only porn but the whole sex industry. I remember reading a paper for a class about sex workers and racial stereotypes in the industry. Black and Latinas sexual workers, particularly Black women, were not received in many “elite” clubs, with mostly White costumers, therefore they would have to work in clubs in areas where they faced more danger and were treated poorly. If I find it, I will share it with you!
That’s very interesting. I definitely agree that strip clubs that mainly serve to rich white guys prefer a certain appearance for their dancers. If you find the article you mentioned, please share it – I would definitely love to read it!
I’m not terribly surprised by your findings, Raya, as I wouldn’t expect the porn industry to strive for equity we already have to fight for in more public industries. In fact, I think porn is really built to explore what can’t be explored in more legitimate, public ways, so I think I’d expect the worst of gender, race, and class stereotypes to be present in porn.
What I think is really provocative about your post is the quote, because, contrary to what it says, we do find this kind of gender and racial inequity in “other industry.” In fact, we find it in a lot of industries. Government. High levels of school administration (at least in my 26 years of experience). Aviation. Space exploration. Orchestral leadership. All of these areas seem still seem off-limits to women of color (and, in some cases, women in general).
This racist belief started in Europe when they went into Africa and saw women there had large labia and but cheeks. They then kidnapped Saarjie Baartan from African and put her on display throughout Europe. This claims Black women as being overly sexual and causing people around them to “unable to help themselves” but to pleasure themselves from these women, basically raping them. This issue continued throughout slavery, an excuse for slave owners to rape their slaves. After slavery ended, this idea continued in the cartoons how African-American girls and women were only sexual animals and nothing more. Even on present-day TV, these ideas are still be enacted.
Your finding that Black women are less likely to be cast in roles showcasing female pleasure is particularly heartbreaking. Because they’re cast in dehumanizing roles as the “whore” who deserves violent sexual treatment draws parallels to slavery. I agree with Ryan’s point above that in this way, present-day media adds fuel to the fire. One connection I make is to the Netflix show “GLOW” (Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling). It’s set in the 1980s within the women’s professional wrestling circuit. One Black woman is cast in the role of “the Welfare Queen” and performs the angry Black woman stereotype. Her character speaks out and questions whether this is the best narrative, but ultimately the white male director convinces her it’s an essential part to the story for the audience and is actually risky. She’s considered brave for playing the part.
Porn is so incredibly harmful to our society in many ways. One of the things that concerns me the most is the interplay between pornography and the (lack of) sexual education being dispensed to adolescents. Far too many young people learn about sex and sexuality via the internet and porn, thus absorbing the immensely harmful stereotypes that are upheld by pornography (including terrible racialized representations as invoked in Rayas post). So many areas of society participate in upholding and reproducing racist thinking and socialization.
What stands out about porn is that, as a quick glance at the country’s most popular porn sites reveals, it is extremely racialized. A very high percentage of videos have prominent racial themes.
What does this say about the nature of desire? That’s a big, interesting question. What does it say about the nature of the United States? That’s slightly easier: it says that race has an undiminished presence in our country’s conscious—and unconscious. It says that this is true in our private, unguarded lives, regardless of what we say in public. I wonder how we’ll regard these artifacts of our obsessions in a hundred year’s time.
This is such an interesting topic, and as others have said, one that isn’t really discussed enough (in general, not just the racialized elements you raised). Most of the points I wanted to make have already been made, so just to piggyback on previous comments:
– I completely agree with Kelly that, contrary to what the quote says, these types of racial stereotypes about black women both exist and are tolerated in other industries. The difference I see, though, is there are at least quite public and high-profile attempts to change that in other sectors. For example, I work in tech, and as part of my company’s mandatory unconscious bias training, I’ve learned about the literature around these stereotypes in the workplace. I think because of the nature of the porn industry, most people wouldn’t even be aware of the issues you’ve raised.
– Like Amanda, I found the point about female pleasure to be the most disappointing. It feels like such a huge gap in the market, I’m so surprised that in a profit-driven industry like adult entertainment, nobody has tried to cater to it.
The quote, “If this were any other industry, people would be up in arms”, coupled with analysis of your portrayal of Black women in the pornography industry, bring to mind arguments for decriminalizing the sex work industry. The idea that if you decriminalize the workers (and legalize the industry), you can then extend then protections to the workers, beginning conversations that center the workers and the industry without the chastisement. The pornography industry is a legal, very lucrative industry, but despite your figures that the majority of men and women watch porn, pornography has been relegated to the lower echelons of societal conversations. What happens in pornography, the actors and actresses, and the images portrayed are all over-looked. Unless we start talking about pornography in common conversations, in the media, and in academia it will continue to be a place where people are objectified and portrayed in ways that are both demeaning and damaging.
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There’s something especially appealing about great black and white photography. It has a timeless quality to it. A black and white image can be striking, engaging, breathtaking, and definitely moody. So what can you do to visualize and create stunning black and white images? The fundamentals of photography will get you so far, but there are some additional techniques which will help you achieve outstanding black and white results quickly. In this quick-start beginner’s guide, you’ll discover ways you can start making great black and white photos today.
Black and white photography removes any distraction of color and helps the viewer focus on other aspects of the photo, such as the subject, the textures, shapes and patterns, and the composition. So, you can use all the same composition techniques – like the rule of thirds – that you’d use in color photography.
As you’re shooting, think in terms of contrast — the difference between the light and dark tones in the scene. Contrast can be found in many places, so let’s look at some of these.
One of the most important things you can do in your quest for great black and white images is to train your eye to look for shadows, patterns, textures, and lines. As a photographer, you should be looking for these things anyway, but it’s especially important in black and white photography.
For example, with shadows, look for solid blacks as subjects, set against a light background. It could be a person, a tree, or a building casting an image on the ground or elsewhere.
Have you ever been outside in the early morning or late afternoon when the shadows are particularly long? It’s known as the “Golden Hour”, and it’s a great time to look for interesting shadows which can form the basis of a great black and white photo.
Then there are patterns and textures. A colorless photo doesn’t mean it has to be bland. Look for interesting textures like a brick wall or a dirt road. Check out the lines and repeating patterns in architecture.
Look for textures in an old wooden door, the bark on a tree, or fabric textiles.
By shooting in color (the default setting on your camera), you can maintain all the original, natural colors of the shot. So you’ll have the original, color version, then you can convert it to black and white during the editing process. Shooting in color gives you options you wouldn’t have if you started in black and white mode.
If it sounds like a lot of extra work, it really isn’t. Chances are, you’re going to be doing some editing to your images after you take them anyway. Depending upon what software you use, converting to black and white is as easy as one click in most cases.
I shot the portrait of rock singer Lacey Sturm, pictured below, in color first.
Then I converted the final image to black and white by simply using one of my favorite filter presets.
I felt black and white matched the mood much better, giving the images more of a raw, rock ‘n’ roll vibe.
Many cameras have a monochromatic or black and white setting you can use to get a proper preview of what you’re shooting. Consider shooting in RAW mode to capture the best image quality. That way, none of the photograph’s information is compressed — and lost forever — as it is with JPEG.
On my Sony a6000 camera, there’s a Creative Style option that allows me to shoot in black and white. Look for the setting on your camera that allows you to view and shoot in black and white.
Once you train your eyes to see in black and white, your black and white photography will improve greatly. Look at your subject in terms of the qualities we explored above: shadows, patterns, textures, and lines. This will make it easier for you to identify situations which are ripe for black and white photography.
Winter is a great time to take black and white images. With winter photography, particularly on an overcast day, there might not seem to be much difference from your original, color image. Gray skies, barren trees, and white snow covering the ground – you’re already 90% of the way to having a black and white photo!
There’s a certain bleakness to winter. The season can provide a “colorless” quality that will inspire you to create black and white or monochromatic images. After all, on a cloudy day, most of the work regarding color has been decided for you.
Training your eye to see in black and white is a lot easier when you’re actually seeing things in black and white – or close to it.
While black and white photography can be applied in any setting, it’s especially effective with street photography.
Street photography involves capturing the human condition in public places. Naturally, the “human condition” can be defined in a variety of ways, but black and white images seem to capture the vibe of the streets and the people that occupy it.
Set your sights on capturing the emotion of the moment and telling the story of what you see — with a single black and white photograph.
Whether you shoot in black and white, or convert to black and white afterward, there are a few things you can do to make your black and white images even better using your favorite photo editing software.
By increasing the contrast and reducing the brightness, you further enhance the differences in an image’s light and dark tones.
You can also reduce the contrast and fade the shadows, providing an underexposed look. Or how about adding some grain for a more authentic film look?
There are many different ways you can edit your images to convey the look and feel you desire. Try to keep it as simple as possible. Find what works best for your shooting situation — landscape, street, portrait, etc. — and continue to experiment to find what works best.
If you like editing with your mobile phone, there are plenty of apps you can use to achieve black and white success — some that are designed specifically with black and white in mind. Some apps give you a lot of control. Not only can you straighten and crop an image, you can also adjust the highlights, mid-tones, shadows, and much more.
Black and white photography is a timeless art form you can learn, practice, and become passionate about very quickly.
Start with the fundamentals of composition, like the rule of thirds, and you’ll be well on your way to taking great black and white photos.
Look for contrast and train your eye to see the shadows, patterns, textures, and lines all around you.
Shoot in color and convert to black and white during the editing process. Or, if your camera can shoot in black and white, use this feature to help you preview the shot in black and white. This will also help you train your eyes to see monochromatically.
When the days are gray, especially during those dreary winter months, take advantage of the opportunity to capture your colorless surroundings. Black and white images can also be especially effective if you’re interested in street photography. Capture the emotions and moments that tell a story with a single photograph.
When you’re ready to edit your images, choose your favorite software or photo-editing app and apply some subtle adjustments that will make your pictures their very best. Use your favorite filter, adjust the brightness and contrast, or add some fade or grain.
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