'Bond Girls' - and their survival prospects

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 'Shaken and Stirred: A Content Analysis of Women’s Portrayals in James Bond Films'

can be found here

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