Obscenity

Obscenity refers to material—such as words, images, or actions—that is considered extremely offensive or inappropriate by societal standards, especially regarding decency and morality. Legally, it is often defined by whether it lacks serious artistic, scientific, or educational value and appeals primarily to unwholesome or prurient interests. The regulation of obscenity aims to balance free expression with community standards of decency, recognizing that what is offensive can vary across cultures and contexts. The key aspect is its depiction of explicit sexual content or offensive material that most people recognize as morally or socially unacceptable.