The censorship of pornography has been an issue that has been under constant debate in our society. There are many arguments for and against the censorship of pornographic materials. In the broadest of explanations, the argument supporting an increase in censorship is rooted in the belief that such material may cause direct and/or indirect detriments to society. Advocates for freedom of expression feel that increased censorship violates many basic human rights and may harm our society. In looking at a topic such as this, one must take a close look at the positions of various individuals and groups. At that point, it will become apparent that the debate on this issue cannot be confined by the broad explanation given earlier. As mentioned, it is important to examine the views of specific individuals and groups to understand this topic better. For these purposes, this paper will attempt to summarize and evaluate the position of the author Wendy McElroy. The articles that will be examined are entitled: Liberal Feminist Arguments Against Censorship and Individualist Feminism: A True defense of Pornography. McElroy discusses various issues concerning pornography as they pertain to feminism. It is a popular belief that pornography, through its negative portrayal of women, has impeded the feminist movement. What McElroy attempts to argue through her articles is that pornography does the exact opposite of this. She attempts to explain that increased censorship of such materials, in fact, hinders the feminist movement. In the article liberal feminism: the glimmer of hope, McElroy raises issues concerning the differences between the views of liberal and radical feminists as they pertain to the topic of pornography. Her view is that liberal feminist organizations such as the FFE are responsible for strengthening the feminist movement through their strong anti-censorship stance. The liberal feminist stance supports anti-censorship, consequently fre...