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As most of you believe, “Fifty Shades of Grey” promotes
abuse and violence. After reading the book, I completely agree, especially when
there are crimes inspired by the filthy franchise.
On
February 21st, 2015, Mohammad Hossain decided to re-enact “Fifty
Shades of Grey” in his dorm at UIC. He invited someone who he was
intimately familiar with to his dorm where he asked her to strip, tied her to
his bed, and even blindfolded her using a knit cap. Afterwards, he proceeded to
whip his partner with his belt, punch her, and sexually assault her despite her
protests. Hossain
claimed that he was re-enacting “Fifty Shades of Grey” and also admitted to
doing something wrong.
However, this isn’t the first crime triggered by “Fifty
Shades of Grey.”
In 2013, Steven Lock and a woman went to court because of how far he took their BDSM session. The two met through an online dating site and wanted to perform a “slave and master” session sparked by “Fifty Shades of Grey.” They agreed to a safety word (red), lashing, and what they were going to do to each other. They even went as far as creating a sexual contract consenting Lock to enforce pain upon her. But no sooner the woman received severe markings on her buttocks and heard the whistling of the rope, she began to regret everything. She started screaming in pain and refused to get into bed with Lock, causing him to angrily give her the key to her restraints and telling her to get out.
In 2013, Steven Lock and a woman went to court because of how far he took their BDSM session. The two met through an online dating site and wanted to perform a “slave and master” session sparked by “Fifty Shades of Grey.” They agreed to a safety word (red), lashing, and what they were going to do to each other. They even went as far as creating a sexual contract consenting Lock to enforce pain upon her. But no sooner the woman received severe markings on her buttocks and heard the whistling of the rope, she began to regret everything. She started screaming in pain and refused to get into bed with Lock, causing him to angrily give her the key to her restraints and telling her to get out.
Both parties of these acts knew what they were getting to,
having seen the movie or read the book(s). However, the books and movies are
works of fiction that do not properly illustrate relationships or BDSM culture. Yet this didn’t stop either party because
they pursued with their actions, thus proving that life imitates art.
However, both cases have their differences. Hossain’s partner repeatedly yelled at him to stop, but he kept going. There was no consent of beating or sexual activity other than tying up and stripping down. Lock and his partner did have consent; they wrote it in a sexual contract and she agreed to what would occur. The woman did not know what this man was like and immediately regretted her decision when she felt how hard he was whipping her. Lock could have stopped the BDSM session, but chose to fulfill the contract (and possibly his own sexual need), and continued. He even claimed that he felt bad for hurting her; why did he not stop if he knew he was hurting her? Was he enticed by her screams and the contract they both agreed to?
While I’m sure there are many other crimes and corruptions caused by “Fifty Shades of Grey,” these two stuck out to me the most. There are two demographics here that are affected by this franchise: young people who are becoming more sexual and experimental and older people who have enough experience to determine what’s right or wrong for them. Their judgments do not excuse nor justify what they have done. Rather, it just shows that a horrific franchise promoting abuse and violence can have such dominance over judgment, experience, and sexual activity.
However, both cases have their differences. Hossain’s partner repeatedly yelled at him to stop, but he kept going. There was no consent of beating or sexual activity other than tying up and stripping down. Lock and his partner did have consent; they wrote it in a sexual contract and she agreed to what would occur. The woman did not know what this man was like and immediately regretted her decision when she felt how hard he was whipping her. Lock could have stopped the BDSM session, but chose to fulfill the contract (and possibly his own sexual need), and continued. He even claimed that he felt bad for hurting her; why did he not stop if he knew he was hurting her? Was he enticed by her screams and the contract they both agreed to?
While I’m sure there are many other crimes and corruptions caused by “Fifty Shades of Grey,” these two stuck out to me the most. There are two demographics here that are affected by this franchise: young people who are becoming more sexual and experimental and older people who have enough experience to determine what’s right or wrong for them. Their judgments do not excuse nor justify what they have done. Rather, it just shows that a horrific franchise promoting abuse and violence can have such dominance over judgment, experience, and sexual activity.
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So tell me, how do you think “Fifty Shades of Grey” is affecting
our society?
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