James Bond Is a Sociopath, So Why Is He So Popular?

Bond’s celebration as a cultural icon reinforces outdated gender norms

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Since first appearing in the iconic Dr. No in 1962, James Bond has become a cultural icon. There have been 26 James Bond films in all, and 59 years on, the franchise is still as going as strong as ever. It seems we can’t get enough of watching the secret…