LEG 320 SU Sexual Assault And the Crime of Upskirting Discussion

X-rated videos are a multibillion-dollar business in the United States, which some argue contributes to increased violence against women and the desensitization of sexual assault crimes.

• Give your opinion on this issue, and discuss the extent to which you think social media helps to foster this belief.

Given the proliferation of smartphones and advancements in smartphone technology, “upskirting” has become a crime in some states.

• Explain this crime, determine whether your state recognizes it as a crime, and explain how it is related to an invasion of privacy.
  • Chapter 12, “Sexual Assault, Rape, Prostitution, and Related Sex Crimes.”
  • Chapter 13, “Theft.”