Don’t mess with Bond

What are the survival prospects for female characters in the James Bond movies? A new research project from Cleveland State University and Kent State University performed a quantitative content analysis for 195 female characters in 20 out of the 22 Bond films – uncovering in the process some clearcut predictors of their survivability.

“End-of-film mortality is predicted by sexual activity, ethical status (good vs. bad), and attempting to kill Bond.“

The research is slated for publication in the journal Sex Roles

Posted by Martin Gardiner on
Friday, January 29th, 2010 at 10:59 am
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