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Perverting Visual Pleasure: Representing Sadomasochism

University of Leeds, UK, e.k.wilkinson{at}leeds.ac.uk

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.

Key Words: citizenship • cyberspace • internet • pornography • sadomasochism

Sexualities, Vol. 12, No. 2, 181-198 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/1363460708100918


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