Exploiting the Fifty Shades of Grey craze for the disability and sexual rights agenda

This paper does not present a literary critique of Fifty Shades of Grey, nor does it aim to take sides in the fierce disputes about the 'rights' and 'wrongs' of the storyline. Instead, it examines these debates with curiosity. It becomes apparent that the popular trilogy by E.L....

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Published inDisability & society Vol. 28; no. 3; pp. 418 - 422
Main Author Hollomotz, Andrea
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Abingdon Routledge 01.04.2013
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
Adults
cripsex
Curiosity
Disability
disability and sexuality
Disputes
Fifty Shades of Grey
Grey Craze
Intervention
Intimacy
Openness
People with disabilities
Physically Handicapped
Protection
Protectionism
Rights
Risk
Risk theory
sexual normativity
sexual politics of disability
Sexuality
Social protection
Usefulness
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Summary:This paper does not present a literary critique of Fifty Shades of Grey, nor does it aim to take sides in the fierce disputes about the 'rights' and 'wrongs' of the storyline. Instead, it examines these debates with curiosity. It becomes apparent that the popular trilogy by E.L. James has encouraged more open discussions about sex and sexuality amongst groups who, until recently, have taken a backseat. The significance and usefulness of drawing on these debates is highlighted. For instance, a revived openness towards sexual issues could be an advantage for disabled people seeking support with creating spaces and opportunities for intimacy. At the same time, there is a risk that 'kinkphobia' could inform some adult protection interventions. This paper reflects on the opportunities that would arise if disabled people would seek to make the most of the possibilities arising from the Fifty Shades of Grey craze.
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ISSN:0968-7599
1360-0508
DOI:10.1080/09687599.2013.776816