As I read Jackson Katz “The Macho Paradox,” I was pleased to see that the topic of pornography and prostitution came up. This is because Jackson was delving into the uncomfortable topics that are taboo yet are responsible for a multi-billion-dollar industry that capitalizes off of women. The “sex industry” directly impacts early sexuality for many and is not at all a healthy or fair representation of sex. This to me, reiterates why the history of feminism is so important- because of the equality and respect that is not always given to those who are in front of the camera, making these industries millions of dollars. Whether or not this topic is viewed as uncomfortable, it is a discussion that must be had since as per the reading, “the vast majority of people who rent or buy these sorts of videos are men.” One individual in particular that comes to mind is Bill Marigold who openly declared that, “I’d like to really show what I believe men want to see: violence against women.” So, if this is truly the case, and men want to view this then this goes to show just how important the feminist movement is. Men and women alike need to understand the importance of the origin of feminism because it is directly tied to such pressing topics such as the porn industry and the lives of sex workers who are fetishized but not truly seen.