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‘Fifty Shades’ exceeds expected sexual torture and abuse, NCSE’s Hawkins reviews film

February 13, 2015

Washington, DC –Thursday night, February 13, 2015, “Fifty Shades of Grey” was released in theaters. Dawn Hawkins, executive director of National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCSE), which is the leading organization dedicated to opposing pornography by highlighting the links to sex trafficking, violence against women, and abuse, reluctantly fulfilled her obligation to see the film with the purpose of educating others on its content.

A call to boycott ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ (Deseret News)

February 13, 2015

By Jenelle Stone February 11, 2015 Deseret News Popular film site IMBD lists “BDSM” (bondage, domination, sadism and masochism) and perversion as just a few of

#50DollarsNot50Shades: Support shelters where women like Ana end up

February 11, 2015

By Gail Dines, Stop Porn Culture and Dawn Hawkins, National Center on Sexual Exploitation Women everywhere have had enough, and now they are taking to

Massive News Coverage: #FiftyShadesIsAbuse

February 10, 2015

Dawn Hawkins, our Executive Director, has been doing daily interviews with national news outlets who are interested in our message against the popular franchise: it normalizes and promotes domestic abuse.

Jamie Dornan & Dakota Johnson talk about filming "Fifty Shades of Grey" on the "Today Show.""Today Show" hosts Hoda & Kathie Lee interview "Fifty Shades of Grey" author

“Today Show” promotes “Fifty Shades of Grey” and domestic violence

February 9, 2015

In just one week, E.L. James fans will see Hollywood’s take on her twisted tale, “Fifty Shades of Grey.” Regardless of the film’s “unusual” content, as the MPAA describes it, the book’s main theme will burn through the big screen: Domestic violence and sexual abuse against women is romantic and empowering—and women want it. You can shade a lie any color you want, but it does not make it true. Hollywood is fetishing gender inequality and selling it as an empowered love story. The latest twist is that this agenda was pushed by morning talked shows, like “The Today Show,” all last week.

ICYMI: Dawn Hawkins on Good Morning America about Fifty Shades of Grey

February 9, 2015

In Case You Missed It… Dawn Hawkins, Executive Director, National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCSE), appeared on ABC’s “Good Morning America” today to discuss “Fifty

Study: "Fifty Shades" Leads Women to View Porn

Grey Effects

February 9, 2015

With over 100 million copies of the book sold and box office projections of over $45 million over the movie’s first four opening days, “Fifty Shades of Grey” will continue to impact readers and viewers across the globe. However, the erotic best seller has produced negative effects on many of its readers, encouraging acceptance toward sexual violence, promotion of eating disorders and destruction of sexual realities.

Backlash for ‘Fifty Shades,’ national group says film sends wrong message

February 9, 2015

WASHINGTON – The D.C.-based National Center on Sexual Exploitation is calling for a boycott of the new movie “Fifty Shades of Grey,” saying it glamorizes sexual violence. Based on the book series, which has sold more than 100 million copies worldwide, ticket pre-sales are surging in advances of the movie release, set for Valentine’s Day weekend.

Domestic violence activists urge boycott of ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’

February 8, 2015

A grassroots campaign has been launched across social media to encourage people to boycott the new Fifty Shades of Grey film. #50dollarsnot50shades is asking the public to skip watching the movie in February, and instead give the $50 (£33) they would have spent on tickets, food and drinks to a domestic violence shelter or agency.

No ‘Grey’ areas for detractors, fans of film based on erotic book

February 8, 2015

Local fans of “Fifty Shades of Grey,” E.L. James’ erotic best-seller, say they’re ready for their big-screen rendezvous with Christian Grey. “He’s the ultimate bad boy,” said Tonya Lorenz of Wichita, who read the novel a few summers ago and plans to see the movie with nearly two dozen girlfriends when it officially opens Friday. “He’s successful, he’s ambitious, he’s powerful, and yet he’s kind of emotionally disturbed,” she said. “In a weird sort of way, I think it does show that love can heal all wounds.” Not long after tickets to “Fifty Shades of Grey” went on sale last month, it became the fastest-selling R-rated film in Fandango’s history, as fans of the novel planned for a steamy Valentine’s Day weekend. The film opens in Wichita on Friday, with early shows at some theaters Thursday.

Research has resurfaced claiming to prove the increase of porn use has significantly reduced the incidence of rape in the United States and around the world.

Research Claiming Porn Decreases Rape is Bad Science

February 6, 2015

Research by Dr. Milton Diamond (1999) and Anthony D’Amato (2006) has resurfaced claiming to prove the increase of porn use has significantly reduced the incidence of rape in the United States and around the world. The conclusions of these studies are wrong based on bad data sampling and incorrect scientific methods.

The Fifty Shades of Grey book series and franchise promote torture as sexually gratifying and normalize domestic violence

Truth about ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’: Movie glamorizes sexual violence, domestic abuse

February 6, 2015

The mass media and throngs of women are swooning over the twisted “love story” “Fifty Shades of Grey,” but this cultural phenomenon’s impact on society will serve only to glamorize sexual violence and romanticize domestic abuse.

Issue: Sexual Violence

‘Fifty Shades’ exceeds expected sexual torture and abuse, NCSE’s Hawkins reviews film

A call to boycott ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ (Deseret News)

#50DollarsNot50Shades: Support shelters where women like Ana end up

Massive News Coverage: #FiftyShadesIsAbuse

“Today Show” promotes “Fifty Shades of Grey” and domestic violence

ICYMI: Dawn Hawkins on Good Morning America about Fifty Shades of Grey

Grey Effects

Backlash for ‘Fifty Shades,’ national group says film sends wrong message

Domestic violence activists urge boycott of ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’

No ‘Grey’ areas for detractors, fans of film based on erotic book

Research Claiming Porn Decreases Rape is Bad Science

Truth about ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’: Movie glamorizes sexual violence, domestic abuse

The Numbers

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The National Center on Sexual Exploitation has had over 100 policy victories since 2010. Each victory promotes human dignity above exploitation.

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NCOSE’s activism campaigns and victories have made headlines around the globe. Averaging 93 mentions per week by media outlets and shows such as Today, CNN, The New York Times, BBC News, USA Today, Fox News and more.

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NCOSE’s activism campaigns and victories have made headlines around the globe. Averaging 93 mentions per week by media outlets and shows such as Today, CNN, The New York Times, BBC News, USA Today, Fox News and more.

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The National Center on Sexual Exploitation has had over 100 policy victories since 2010. Each victory promotes human dignity above exploitation.

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