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Richards, Joseph P., author Holling, Michelle A., advisor Bubar, Roe W., committee member Dickinson, Greg, committee member 2018-11-30T21:05:49Z 2018-11-30T21:05:49Z 2006 https://hdl.handle.net/10217/192935 https://doi.org/10.25675/3.018336 Domestic violence is a cultural epidemic in U.S. society. How we define, perceive, and treat domestic violence is a product of the material rhetorics about it. Since film is a prominent mode of rhetorical discourse, I examine how the issue of domestic violence is represented in the 2002 film Enough. I argue that the film presents a view of domestic violence that offers space for empowerment, but serves to potentially place real women in danger. I undertake a dual-methodological approach using a textual analysis of the film and a focus group discussion with female domestic violence professionals/providers to discern the negative material effects of Enough. In my concluding section, drawing from feedback from the focus group participants, I offer suggestions for improving portrayals of domestic violence that may lead to ending this problem. masters theses English eng Colorado State University. Libraries Catalog record number (MMS ID): 991023623269703361 PN1997.E655.K39 2006 2000-2019 Copyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright. Violence in motion pictures Abused wives A dangerous message: the material effects of Enough Text Master of Arts (M.A.) Masters Speech Communication Colorado State University This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights (https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/). You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). open.access