Content & Trigger Warnings for Shuggie Bain (2020)
10 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, Shuggie Bain (2020) contains 10 content warnings : Homophobia / transphobia (depicted), Racial slurs / racism (depicted), Death of a parent, Grief / bereavement (major focus), Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations, Alcohol abuse (depicted), Child abuse / harm to children, Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse, Sexual assault / rape.
The most severe warnings are for Homophobia / transphobia (depicted) (severity 4/5), Death of a parent (severity 4/5), Grief / bereavement (major focus) (severity 5/5), Alcohol abuse (depicted) (severity 5/5), Child abuse / harm to children (severity 4/5), Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Homophobia / transphobia (depicted) | 4/5 | Depicted | Homophobia in 1980s Glasgow working class |
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | 2/5 | Depicted | Class-based prejudice in Glasgow depicted |
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a parent | 4/5 | Depicted | Mother's decline and death depicted |
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | 5/5 | Depicted | Pervasive grief and loss throughout |
| Other | |||
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | 3/5 | Depicted | Emotional manipulation within the family |
| Sexual Content | |||
| Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations | 3/5 | Depicted | Sexual predation against vulnerable child |
| Substance Use | |||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | 5/5 | Depicted | Mother's alcoholism is the central tragedy |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Child abuse / harm to children | 4/5 | Depicted | Neglect and abuse of the child protagonist |
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | 4/5 | Depicted | Physical and emotional abuse in the home |
| Sexual assault / rape | 3/5 | Depicted | Sexual abuse of the protagonist |
