Using historical and current examples from film, television,
literature, advertisements, and music, this book reveals the ways
that rape and abuse are typically presented-and misrepresented-and
evaluates the impact of these depictions on consumers. Incidences
of domestic abuse and sexual assault aren't only commonplace
nationwide and the source of a shockingly large number of serious
injuries and deaths; they're also problems that are often subject
to myths and misleading depictions in popular culture and media.
The author of this important book seeks to shed light on the
situation by examining the specific issues related to domestic
violence and sexual assault, from the scope and extent of the
problem to victim and offender characteristics, and from common
misconceptions to societal, cultural, and judicial responses and
prevention efforts. Each chapter discusses movies, music,
literature, and other forms of popular culture that address issues
of domestic abuse and sexual assault, identifying both accurate
depictions and problematic examples. The final section of the book
addresses how our culture responds to and attempts to prevent
domestic abuse and sexual assault, covering depictions of police
response to these kinds of crimes in popular culture, how the
justice system handles these cases, and individual and community
efforts to curb domestic abuse and sexual assault. A compendium of
films, documentaries, popular books, and song lyrics featuring
domestic abuse and sexual assault enables readers to easily
investigate the subject further. Addresses both positive and
negative depictions of domestic abuse and sexual assault from
recent popular culture, utilizing examples from film, television,
literature, music, advertisements, and more Presents information
that is ideal for undergraduate courses in gender studies,
sociology, and psychology as well as communications and popular
culture classes Utilizes the most current research on dating and
domestic and sexual violence to clearly demonstrate the importance
of how these issues and crimes are depicted in popular culture
Provides a comprehensive appendix of additional resources that
directs students in investigating the topic further
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
