The Harms of Crime Media: Essays on the Perpetuation of Racism, Sexism and Class Stereotypes

The Harms of Crime Media: Essays on the Perpetuation of Racism, Sexism and Class Stereotypes
ISBN-10
0786491353
ISBN-13
9780786491353
Category
Performing Arts
Pages
262
Language
English
Published
2014-01-10
Publisher
McFarland
Authors
Denise L. Bissler, Joan L. Conners

Description

A scan of today’s television programming reveals numerous media stories, factual and fictional, featuring some aspect of crime. These depictions can stray far from reality, with the effect of creating and reinforcing distorted impressions. This collection offers a sociological analysis of race, class, and gender stereotypes within crime media. Essays discuss particular examples of inequalities and stereotypes, consider the implications of such portrayals, and demonstrate how they influence the public’s expectations and beliefs about real-world crime.

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