A scientific analysis of Fifty Shades of Grey.

Photo: flickr/JeepersMediaI haven't read Fifty Shades of Grey, but I've heard enough about it to know how ridiculous it sounds. However, that didn't stop these researchers from doing an in-depth analysis of the novel and arguing that it depicts a relationship rife with emotional and sexual abuse. Given that Fifty Shades of Grey is based on a Twilight fanfic, this analysis may have broader implications than even the authors realize..."Double Crap!" Abuse and Harmed Identity in Fifty Shades of Grey. "Abstract Background: While intimate partner violence (IPV) affects 25% of women and impairs health, current societal conditions-including the normalization of abuse in popular culture such as novels, film, and music-create the context to support such violence. Fifty Shades of Grey, a best-selling novel, depicts a "romantic" and "erotic" relationship involving 28-year-old megamillionaire, Christian Grey, and a 22-year-old college student, Anastasia Steele. We argue that the relationship is characterized by IPV, ...