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Perverting visual pleasure: representing sadomasochism

Perverting visual pleasure: representing sadomasochism
Perverting visual pleasure: representing sadomasochism
In this article I examine representations of sadomasochism in visual culture. Increasingly sadomasochistic imagery is becoming prominent and widespread in popular culture. I will ask which forms of sadomasochism are permitted and which are excluded or marginalized. The changing media regimes of visual representation will be addressed, arguing that cyberspace may provide a public forum for sadomasochists to challenge dominant stereotypical representations. Finally I will examine the impact of the current UK legislation to prosecute the viewers of 'extreme' pornographic material. This legislation reveals that certain intimate images are still denied the right to exist in visual culture.
citizenship, cyberspace, internet, pornography, sadomasochism
1363-4607
181-198
Wilkinson, Eleanor
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Wilkinson, Eleanor
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Wilkinson, Eleanor (2009) Perverting visual pleasure: representing sadomasochism. Sexualities, 12 (2), 181-198. (doi:10.1177/1363460708100918).

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In this article I examine representations of sadomasochism in visual culture. Increasingly sadomasochistic imagery is becoming prominent and widespread in popular culture. I will ask which forms of sadomasochism are permitted and which are excluded or marginalized. The changing media regimes of visual representation will be addressed, arguing that cyberspace may provide a public forum for sadomasochists to challenge dominant stereotypical representations. Finally I will examine the impact of the current UK legislation to prosecute the viewers of 'extreme' pornographic material. This legislation reveals that certain intimate images are still denied the right to exist in visual culture.

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Published date: April 2009
Keywords: citizenship, cyberspace, internet, pornography, sadomasochism
Organisations: Geography & Environment

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Local EPrints ID: 372507
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/372507
ISSN: 1363-4607
PURE UUID: 7d0406c9-a452-4296-a64c-aada5b5f46c6

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Last modified: 14 Mar 2024 18:38

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