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Exploring the cultural impact of the "Fifty Shades" trilogy, sociologist Eva Illouz analyzes its appeal within the context of contemporary relationships. She argues that the series transcends labels like "mommy porn," instead presenting a modern gothic romance where sexuality serves as both a source of conflict and a means of reconciliation. Illouz highlights how BDSM functions as a cultural fantasy, offering insights into romantic fulfillment and addressing the complexities of love and sexuality in today's society.
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Hard-Core Romance, Eva Illouz
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- Hard-Core Romance
- Subtitle
- "Fifty Shades of Grey," Best-Sellers, and Society
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Eva Illouz
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 104
- ISBN13
- 9780226153698
- Category
- About Literature
- Description
- Exploring the cultural impact of the "Fifty Shades" trilogy, sociologist Eva Illouz analyzes its appeal within the context of contemporary relationships. She argues that the series transcends labels like "mommy porn," instead presenting a modern gothic romance where sexuality serves as both a source of conflict and a means of reconciliation. Illouz highlights how BDSM functions as a cultural fantasy, offering insights into romantic fulfillment and addressing the complexities of love and sexuality in today's society.