Citation

Garland TS, Policastro C, Branch KA, Henderson BB. Fem. Criminol. 2019; 14(5): 584-611.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1557085118772093

PMID

unavailable

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.

Language: en