 In rare but important instances, pornography has legally been seen as a harmful practice violating women's human or democratic rights to equality.Most studies consistently show that after exposure to pornography and other forms of misogynistic media depicting degradation of women and rape, including hip hop and rap, viewers show attitudes that are less sympathetic to rape victims and more tolerant and accepting of violence toward women – in effect, such behavior becomes more "normalized" and "mainstreamed.It's desensitizing and addictive potentials are well-documented in its users."