Bruised and Battered: Reinforcing Intimate Partner Violence in Comic Books. (December 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Garland, Tammy S.; Policastro, Christina; Branch, Kathryn A.; Henderson, Brandy B.
• Is Part Of: Feminist criminology. Volume 14:Number 5(2019)
• Page Start: 584
• Page End: 611
• Publication Date: 2019-12
• Subjects: crime and victimization in popular culture -- domestic violence -- intimate partner violence -- qualitative research -- victimization; Feminist criminology -- Periodicals; Female offenders -- Periodicals; 364.37405
• DOI: 10.1177/1557085118772093
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1557-0851

Abstract

Previous studies have examined intimate partner violence (IPV) in popular culture; however, little attention has been given to the presence of domestic violence myths in comic books. Using a convenience sample taken from popular comic book series, this content analysis examines the prevalence of IPV and the myths used to justify such portrayals. Findings indicate that the reinforcement of IPV through myths is clearly evident within mainstream comic books. Discussion of the negative impact of the acceptance and reinforcement of IPV myths is addressed.