On Sunday (March 8) we celebrated International Women’s Day – a day to reflect on just how far we have come in achieving equality.
This presents a good opportunity to discuss how the intricacies of sexual and emotional relationships are navigated in two of the biggest recent blockbuster films and novels – 50 Shades of Grey and Twilight.
These representations raise questions over how we engage in a meaningful dialogue with young people about sexuality in a world where 50 Shades and Twilight reign supreme.
The book 50 Shades of Grey has been criticised for romanticising domestic violence, mental health issues, and its childish repertoire of words used to describe body parts, experiences and sex.
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