The availability of sexual content on over-the-top (OTT)
platforms, such as streaming services, has raised concerns about the potential
negative impact on young people. Research suggests that exposure to sexual
content on these platforms can influence the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors
of young people in a number of ways.
1. Exposure to sexual content on OTT platforms may lead to
an earlier onset of sexual activity among young people. Studies have shown that
early sexual activity is associated with a number of negative outcomes,
including increased risk of sexually transmitted infections and unintended
pregnancies.
2. OTT platforms may lead to the normalization of risky
sexual behaviors and attitudes among young people. This can include the
acceptance of non-consensual sexual behavior, the objectification of women and
the portrayal of sex as casual and without emotional consequences.
3. OTT platforms can also promote stereotypes and negative
attitudes towards women and LGBTQ+ individuals. This can lead to the
reinforcement of harmful societal attitudes and discrimination against
marginalized groups.
It is important for parents and guardians to be aware of the
content their children are consuming and to have open and honest conversations
with them about the potential impact of sexual content on OTT platforms. It is
also important for OTT platforms to provide age-appropriate content and for
governments to regulate the content on these platforms to protect the youth.
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