HANDPHONE XXX: VIDEO 3GP DAN MORALITAS
ABSTRACT: This article
examines the development of cell phone technology in relation to the cultural
practices, in particular the practice of making 3GP sex videos and how public
responses to the spread of such video into the public domain. People who
recorded their sexual activities mostly admitted that they did it spontaneously
or just for fun. The majority of people
who recorded their sexual activities aimed not to distribute the video. In
addition, those recordings are generally not meant for commercial use, which
differentiate them from porn movies. For both men and women making a 3GP video
brings unique sensations and new experiences with it. Furthermore, 3GP video
can be creative experiment that involves bodies and technology, a way of
self-knowledge and self-reflection, and an expression of affection. Public
reaction to 3GP video files which widely
spread is usually negative. These videos
were considered violating moral values
as well as criminal acts. Most accusations are directed to the young
people which allegedly having moral decadence and misused the technology.
Injustice is found in the responses and the repressive attitudes given by
certain individuals or institutions who feel they have the authority to judge
people involved in 3GP video recording.
Keywords: cell phone,
sexuality, morality, and moral panics
Penulis: Anzieb
Kode Jurnal: jpantropologidd120013
