Content & Trigger Warnings for Middlesex (2002)
6 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, Middlesex (2002) contains 6 content warnings : Hate crimes (depicted), Infidelity, War / combat, Alcohol abuse (depicted), Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse, Sexual assault / rape.
The most severe warning is for War / combat (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Hate crimes (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Ethnic cleansing and violence against Greek communities in Turkey. |
| Other | |||
| Infidelity | 3/5 | Depicted | Extramarital relationships and sexual secrets pervade the family narrative. |
| War / combat | 4/5 | Depicted | The Greco-Turkish War and the burning of Smyrna are depicted with significant violence. |
| Substance Use | |||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | 2/5 | Depicted | Alcohol use and its consequences appear in the family saga. |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | 2/5 | Depicted | Controlling and abusive family dynamics are portrayed. |
| Sexual assault / rape | 3/5 | Depicted | Sexual violence occurs in the context of the Greek-Turkish conflict. |
Identity & Discrimination
3/5Depicted
Ethnic cleansing and violence against Greek communities in Turkey.
Other
4/5Depicted
The Greco-Turkish War and the burning of Smyrna are depicted with significant violence.
Substance Use
Violence & Physical Harm
2/5Depicted
Controlling and abusive family dynamics are portrayed.
3/5Depicted
Sexual violence occurs in the context of the Greek-Turkish conflict.
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